Association Visitor (Somerset)
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Advice & MentoringSocial contactBefriending
People with disabilities
Contact person
Andy GrahamAsk Andy a question
Motor Neurone Disease Association
#56721
Scan me or visit www.sparkachange.org.uk/o/Motor-Neurone-Disease-Association/opportunities/Association-Visitor-Somerset/56721 to join
Scan me or visit www.sparkachange.org.uk/o/Motor-Neurone-Disease-Association/opportunities/Association-Visitor-Somerset/56721 to join
Summary
Do you enjoy listening to and helping people? Are you looking for a volunteering role that fits around your family, studies or other commitments?Detailed description
By becoming an Association Visitor and donating your time, energy and skills, you can make a real difference to the lives of people affected by MND.
As an Association Visitor, you will:
- offer emotional support to people living with and affected by MND
- provide information to people living with MND, their carers and families
- help people living with MND make informed choices
- help people to access appropriate services / support
- record information, following the MND Association guidelines and local protocols
- develop and maintain relationships with your local Branch or Group
- attend support and supervision meetings, as well as development events
For this role you need to be able to work as part of a team, and have the ability to develop and maintain supportive relationships.
You’ll be inducted into the role and informed about the Association. As part of this, you will receive e-learning, classroom training and mentoring. The training programme will also include experiential and reflective learning.
What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Motor Neurone Disease Association
At the MND Association we focus on improving access to care, research and campaigning for people living with or affected by MND.