Volunteer with us

Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do at Alopecia UK. We simply couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic volunteer team.

We have a variety of volunteering roles available; it all depends on what you’re interested in and how much time you have to give. By becoming an Alopecia UK volunteer you will be making a real difference to children, young people, and adults affected by alopecia.

Are you the Treasurer we are looking for?

Alopecia UK is currently recruiting a Treasurer to join our Trustee Board Read more

Become a Facebook Moderator

Can you help keep our private, Facebook Support Groups a welcoming and supportive space for people with alopecia? Read more

Become a Kids Online Group Leader

Could you help a child on their alopecia journey by hosting fun, monthly online meetings? Embrace your inner big kid and become a kids' online group leader with us! Read more

Become an AUK Charity Champion!

Could you join the Alopecia UK Trustee Board?

Alopecia UK is looking for new Trustees to join our Board Read more

Start a support group

Support group leaders are needed at various locations across the UK to help deliver local peer support meetings throughout the year. Read more

Support our Adults Online Group Meetings

Are you comfortable talking about your alopecia journey and supporting others to share their story? Become an Adults Online Group Meeting Leader. Read more

Volunteer at our Alton Towers event

We are looking for friendly, welcoming and reliable volunteers to help support our Alton Towers trip. Read more

Latest

Alopecia UK Youth Network: Playwriting Workshop (Online)

A space for young people with alopecia (age 13-17) to learn more about what goes into writing a play, what makes a great story and where to find inspiration.
AUK Advent Appeal

Please consider a gift to Alopecia UK this December
Ritlecitinib is not recommended by NICE in draft guidance

Following a committee meeting in September, NICE has published its draft guidance for ritlecitinib
Norwich

Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

A statement from Alopecia UK regarding COVID-19 and vaccines.
Common Treatments for Alopecia Areata

Information about common treatments for Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata

Alopecia Areata is thought to be an autoimmune condition that causes hair to fall out, usually in usually in round or oval patches on the scalp or other places on the body that grow hair, such as the beard, eyebrows or eyelashes. Types of Alopecia Areata include Patchy Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis, Alopecia Universalis, Alopecia Barbae, Diffuse Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Ophiasis.
Responding to the events from the 2022 Oscars

We respond to the events from the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony and the actions of Will Smith
A Guide to Wigs

Links to our downloaded PDF wig guide, and information on the NHS England wig report.
Androgenetic Alopecia (Pattern Hair Loss)

Male pattern hair loss and female pattern hair loss. Hairs falls out in a well-defined pattern in men, whereas in women, the hair usually becomes thinner all over the head rather than receding from the temples.
Lichen Planopilaris (Scarring Alopecia)

Primary Scarring Alopecias (also known as cicatricial alopecias or scarring hair loss) are a group of conditions that destroy the hair follicle, replace it with scar tissue, and cause permanent hair loss. In Lichen Planopilaris, patches of scalp appear, most commonly on the sides, front and lower back of the scalp.
Telogen Effluvium

With Telogen Effluvium more hairs than usual move into the telogen (resting) phase and shed, so you may notice more hair falling out than usual. Telogen Effluvium is often caused by a physical or psychological trigger and often resolves itself spontaneously.
Can I dye my hair when I have alopecia?
Hair Loss After Illness, including Covid-19

We asked Alopecia UK Research Committee member Professor Andrew Messenger to answer some questions about hair loss after illness.