Spinally injured volunteers

To be a spinal cord injured volunteer you have to have been through and benefited from the Back-Up services and courses as a participant. Back-Up is committed to volunteer training and here are some of the ways we hope to capture your skills for the benefit of others.

“I have seen so many people’s lives changed, even by learning the smallest wheelchair skill. Apart from teaching the sessions, it is important to interact as part of the group and this means that I too have learnt new things each time I attend a course.” Janice (40) wheelchair skills trainer T7

Roles Available and Responsibility and Skills required

Group Leader

Ensure smooth running of day, weekend or week long course adhering to Back-Up procedures.

Wheelchair Skills Trainer

Teach wheelchair skills to in-patients at a spinal centre near you 3 – 6 times each year or take part on a multi-activity course in Keswick or Exmoor.

Mentors

Are you a good listener? Have life experience that you think would be good for those coming to terms with their injury? You would be paired up with a spinally injured person and required to maintain regular telephone contact.

Youth Visitor

As a youth visitor you will be required to meet a child/teenager in a spinal centre near you to provide support and assistance as well as promote Back-Up.

Contact if you are interested in applying for any of the above posts.