Association Visitors have a vital part to play in supporting people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) – both those with the disease and those close to them. Key tasks include:

• Making and maintaining contact with people living with MND by telephone, email or face-to-face

• Explaining the support and services the Association and other local services can offer

• Enabling people with MND to identify problems as they arise and explore how these might be managed

• Liaising with Health and Social Care Professionals

Hours are flexible/variable, however volunteers usually commit to a minimum of two-fours hours per week. Becoming an Association Visitor can be a rewarding and enriching experience. You don’t need personal experience of MND – just the desire to make a difference.

As an Association Visitor you will need to:

• Have good listening and communication skills

• Be able to work as part of a team and liaise with colleagues and Health and Social Care Professionals

• Be able to develop and maintain supportive relationships with people with MND and their carers while respecting different lifestyles

• Understand the need for confidentiality