Committee Member - Exeter & East Devon Group (VOLUNTEER)

MND Association

  • Exeter
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Would you like to become a committee member with the Exeter & East Devon Group? Working alongside your fellow local committee members you can help to make a difference to the lives of those living with or affected by motor neurone disease.“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, VolunteerCountryEnglandCountyDevonThe 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.What’s involved?o To attend regular group committee meetingso To help make decisions about group activities and eventso To contribute to group strategy and focuso To assist other committee members as requiredo To undertake projects or work as agreed with the committeeThis role will suit me if I:o Have facilitation skills and can work in an organised wayo Have good communication and interpersonal skillso Am able to act in an impartial wayo Have a can do attitudeWhat’s in it for me?o Enhance your skillso Make a positive impact to the lives of people affected by MNDo Become part of a friendly and dedicated teamo Get access to a range of learning opportunitiesHow flexible is the role?A Committee member will usually work for approximately 1-2 hours a week and attend on average between 6 and 12 meetings a year.What sort of training/induction will I receive before starting?You’ll be inducted into the role and informed about the Association and the local Group, with support whenever required.© 2018 MND Association: Registered in England. Registered Charity no. 294354

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