Association visitor & befriender

Are you a good listener? Do you enjoy meeting new people? Are you sociable with good interpersonal skills? Could you support people living with a challenging terminal illness?

Our Association Visitor role might be the right role for you.

We ask for a few hours each week to visit people in their own homes or to keep in touch by phone, email, video, text or WhatsApp

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 Motor Neurone Disease.

Country

England

County

South Yorkshire

The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

“I am extremely honoured to be a volunteer for the MND Association. The most rewarding thing is knowing that I have helped people to access the services, equipment and support they need.” Jo-Ann, Volunteer

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 4 hours per week.

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

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