Association Visitor
Long term role · Flexible hours
Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
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Contact person
Chloe RichAsk Chloe a question
Motor Neurone Disease Association
#94841
Scan me or visit www.govolherts.org.uk/o/Motor-Neurone-Disease-Association1/opportunities/Association-Visitor/94841 to join
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Summary
Volunteer as an Association Visitor and support people with MND. Flexible around your life—make a real impact with your time, energy, and skills.Detailed description
What’s involved?
- Offer emotional support and provide information to people affected by MND
- Help people affected by MND make informed choices and access appropriate services / support
- Explain to people affected by MND how the MND Association can support them
- Record information following the MND Association guidelines and local protocols
- Develop and maintain relationships with our local branch or group
- Attend support and supervision meetings as well as development events
This role will suit me if I:
- Have good listening skills and am a good communicator
- Am able to develop and maintain supportive relationships with people affected by MND
- Am non-judgmental and respectful of diverse lifestyles
- Am prepared to increase my understanding of MND and its impact on families
- Understand the need for confidentiality and the importance of data protection
- Am able to assess when extra support is needed
What’s in it for me?
- Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
- Make a positive impact to the lives of people affected by MND
- Get access to a range of workshops and events
How flexible is the role?
The time required is flexible, but we expect Association Visitors to commit to a minimum of 2 - 4 hours per month.
What sort of training/induction will I receive before starting?
You’ll be inducted into the role and informed about the Association. As part of this, you will receive e-learning, face-to-face training and mentoring. The training programme will also include experiential and reflective learning.
We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all communities
What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costsAbout Motor Neurone Disease Association
The MND Association focuses on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those people living with or affected by MND in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We have volunteer lead branches and groups across the country, including in Hertfordshire the South Herts Branch (supporting people in South and West Herts) and the North and East Herts Branch.