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.

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 an Online Kids Activity Group Leader

Could you help a child on their alopecia journey by hosting fun online sessions? Embrace your inner big kid and become an online kids activity group leader with us! 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 Sign-Up

Want to support the work of Alopecia UK? Sign-up here and we can help work out what is right for you. Read more

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Matt Warder

Trustee
Anne Maton

Senior Fundraising Manager
The Medical Dismissal Study

Invitation to take part in a research study from King's College London on dismissal by healthcare services. Help improve services for long-term conditions like alopecia.

Common Treatments for Alopecia Areata

Information about common treatments for Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes sudden, patchy hair loss on the scalp, beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other parts of the body. It affects people of all ages and backgrounds and can vary in severity from small round patches to complete hair loss across the scalp and body.
Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

A statement from Alopecia UK regarding COVID-19 and vaccines.
Pattern Hair Loss

Pattern hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. It occurs in both men and women and becomes more common with increasing age. Around 50% of men over 50 and 50% of women over 65 are affected, though it can also start in younger adults and occasionally in early teen years.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP)

Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a type of scarring alopecia that primarily affects the scalp, most commonly in middle-aged women, although it also occurs in men, young adults, and, rarely, in children.
Can I dye my hair when I have alopecia?
Telogen Effluvium

In telogen effluvium (TE), more hairs than usual enter the resting phase, leading to increased shedding. Instead of losing up to 100 hairs daily, some people may lose up to 300 hairs a day, resulting in noticeable thinning of hair volume.
Why does hair sometimes grow back white after alopecia areata?
A Guide to Wigs

Links to our downloaded PDF wig guide, and information on the NHS England wig report.
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