Association Visitor (Befriender)
Organisation
Motor Neurone Association
Do you enjoy listening, supporting others and making meaningful connections?
We’re especially interested in hearing from retired health and social care professionals who want to continue using their experience in a flexible, rewarding way. 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.
What You’ll Do
- Offer emotional support to people affected by MND
- Share information and help individuals make informed choices
- Connect people with appropriate services and support
- Explain how the MND Association can help
- Keep accurate records following Association guidelines
- Build relationships with your local branch or group
- Attend support, supervision and development sessions
What You’ll Gain
- Be part of a warm, dedicated volunteer team
- Make a positive difference to people living with MND and their families
- Access workshops, training and development events
What skills do I need?
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
Interests
- Community
- Disability
- Health and wellbeing
- Older people
Activities
- Advice and information
- Befriending, caring, counselling, mentoring
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
over 18 - DBS check required
essential - Disability and Access Support
- Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Fundraise
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Wheelchair Access
- Written role description
Dates and times
Start date: 09/08/2025
End date: 09/08/2026
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Availability details
The time required is flexible, but we expect Association Visitors to commit to a minimum of 1-2 hours per week.
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