The MND Association's Chiltern Branch provides practical help, information and local support to people living with motor neurone disease (MND) and those close to them, whenever they need it and in a ...
Association Visitor (befriender)
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Tagreed. Ismail
Provided
#120953
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Befriend local people living with Motor Neurone Disease and make a difference in their lives
Do you enjoy listening to and helping people? Are you looking for a volunteering role which fits around your family and work commitments? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
By becoming an Association Visitor (AV), and donating your time, energy and skills, you can make a real difference to the lives of people affected by MND.
As an AV, you will:
- befriend and 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
- explain how the MND Association can support people living with MND, their carers and families
- 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.
The role is home-based with visits to people who live local to you.
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About MND Association
The MND Association's Chiltern Branch provides practical help, information and local support to people living with motor neurone disease (MND) and those close to them, whenever they need it and in a number of ways. Our team of trained volunteer Association Visitors provide practical support and information and signpost to local health or social care professionals, and provide an on-going link to the Association.
Financial support within guidelines set by the Association is provided to people living with MND and can be towards equipment and domestic adaptations as well as services and facilities that help to maintain quality of life in terms of independence, dignity and social connections. Support is also provided to carers and to children and young people affected by MND. The branch also support local fundraising and awareness raising activities and any national MND Association or local campaigns.