Community Home Visiting Volunteer (Befriending)

Association Visitors offer emotional and informative support to those living with and affected by Motor Neurone Disease (‘MND’) in their local communities by home visits, telephone and email support. Tasks and activities̶ Offer support for someone living with/affected by MND in an inclusive manner – this may be face-to-face, over the phone or online depending on personal preferences ̶ Signpost and provide relevant information which enables someone to access appropriate support available to them - including through the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association ̶ Where possible, attend local development sessions with other volunteers and staff, such as peer support meetings and other development events̶ Handle data, take notes and produce simple reports using our secure online systems to communicate general updates with local teams – training is provided ̶ Adhere to the MND Association’s policies and procedures, including GDPR and safeguarding ̶ This role may require expensed travel within an agreed area depending on the local activities.̶ Time commitment is variable and depending on different factors including individual capacity and the demand for this type of support in a specific local area at a given time This role is recruited through our Safer Recruitment process, which means that it includes an interview, two references, and a review process. A DBS or Access NI check is also required due to the nature of the role, as appropriate. Successful applicants will complete a structured induction and sign off process, involving completion of e-learning and a classroom training pathway specific to the role. Volunteers receive ongoing local support and development from their allocated Community Support Coordinator (‘CSC’) – previously known as ‘ASC’.