Association Visitor (Somerset)

Association Visitor (Somerset)

Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Advice & MentoringSocial contactBefriending
People with disabilities

Contact person

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Motor Neurone Disease Association
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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 support
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About 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.