Community Volunteer - Association Visitor (AV)
Motor Neurone Association
Community home visits, supporting people living with and affected by motor neurone disease.
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 2 - 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.
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work
Basic IT skills - internet & email
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 You are prepared to increase my understanding of MND and its impact on families Understand the need for confidentiality and the importance of data protection You are able to assess when extra support is needed
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
approx 1 to 2 hours a week
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Visiting people in their own homes in Islington and Hackney
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