Sam Ward

Sam Ward is an accomplished professional in involvement and volunteering management, currently serving as the Head of Involvement and Movement Building at Parkinson's UK since March 2018, leading both the Participation & Involvement team and the Membership team. In addition, Sam holds a voluntary position as a trustee on the Board of Trustees for The Magpie Project since July 2022, and previously worked as the Volunteering Development Manager at the same organization from June 2017 to March 2022. Sam's extensive experience includes roles such as Volunteering Manager at Centrepoint, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing volunteering initiatives across multiple regions, and various positions at Five Rivers and Media Contacts Ltd. Educational qualifications include a CELTA certificate from International House, London, and a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Cultural Studies from the University of Winchester.