Opportunities
Lead Support Volunteer

Lead Support Volunteer

Posted for MS Society (South Northumberland)

Posted by North Tyneside VODA

You will be redirected to the North Tyneside VODA website to express your interest.

Why we want you

As one of our wonderful volunteers, you can get involved in:

providing support and services to the MS community

increasing awareness of, and delivering resources to, people affected by MS

raising vital funds to help stop MS

boosting our community voice by advocating for MS research and policy

What you will be doing

Coordinating and managing all communications with the local and national MS Support teams

Managing the group’s ‘MS Support’ email inbox and responding to queries in a timely manner

Helping group recruit new Support Volunteers

Assisting Support Volunteers in maintaining the boundaries of their role

Supporting the group’s shared responsibility for designing and delivering services

Promoting services and information resources

Collating and maintaining up-to-date lists of services

Keeping up to date with statutory services and benefits for people affected by MS

Supporting the group to achieve grant-giving best practice

What skills do I need?

The skills you need

Skills and/or experience in what you'll be doing

Commitment to MS Society policies and procedures

Confidence in using Microsoft Office, the internet and email will be required for some volunteer roles

Compassion and sensitivity

Ability to maintain confidentiality when required

A willingness to support the work of MS Society and be a positive representative for the MS community

What's in it for you

You’ll be part of our amazing volunteer network

You’ll develop new skills, which can improve your CV and employability

You'll be making a real difference to people's lives

You’ll receive a Volunteer Welcome Pack

You’ll have an induction to your role

You’ll get support from your Volunteer Manager

You’ll gain access to Learning and Development opportunities

You’ll be reimbursed for any related expenses while carrying out your role

Disclaimer

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s. If based in Scotland, or in some operational circumstances in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, undertake references, and/or a disclosure check.

Posted for MS Society (South Northumberland)

Posted by North Tyneside VODA

You will be redirected to the North Tyneside VODA website to express your interest.

Details

Age restrictions
Expenses reimbursed
Ongoing support
Training provided
Volunteer induction
Volunteer Policy
Volunteers covered by insurance
Written role description

When is this role available?

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Various

Location:

This opportunity is available in the following regions:

Borough of North Tyn

You will be redirected to the North Tyneside VODA website to express your interest.

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