Public and Patient Participation, Involvement, and Engagement (PPIE) Volunteer

You will be supporting Breakthrough T1D’s Research Partnership team with PPIE requests from researchers in the type 1 diabetes field. 

At Breakthrough T1D we believe people with lived experience of type 1 diabetes should be a key aspect of every stage of type 1 diabetes research. Including people who live with type 1 diabetes in research falls under Public and Patient Participation, Involvement, and Engagement (PPIE).

What will I be doing? 

• Drafting lay summary information for PPIE requests, 
• Uploading opportunities to the Opportunities to take part in research webpage, 
• Submitting social media request forms, 
• Sending opportunities to the Insight & Experience Panel, 
• Monitoring the current activities to ensure all areas are up to date, 
• Sending out feedback and final report forms, 
• Updating the PPIE planner efficiently, 
• Other support for the team as needed. 

What skills or experience do I need? 

• Good time management and organisational skills, 
• Clear and timely communication skills, 
• Quick learner, 
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, notably word and excel 

What training and support will I receive? 

When you sign up to become a volunteer, we’ll send you a copy of our Volunteer Handbook and any relevant policies you’ll need to know about.  

You’ll receive training in any role-specific systems, and you’ll have the name and contact details of a staff member who’ll support you in this role and answer any questions you have.  

We’ll also reimburse all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with Breakthrough T1D volunteering policies.