Remote MS Community Group Leader (Volunteer)

Supporting the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Community in North Durham, providing information, services (eg. exercise classes), social activities etc.

Group Coordinator Responsibilities

You will lead the local group of volunteers to effectively meet the needs of the local MS Community. You'll recruit and support other group volunteers, act as a key contact between MS Society support staff and volunteers, and ensure the group's programme is delivered in line with the MS Society's principles of quality service delivery so that it is safe, effective and impactful. You will also lead the group's shared responsibility for planning and reporting expenditure and income, and, with the Finance Volunteer, ensure that financial policies are followed.

Skills & Qualities

• Enthusiastic about supporting the MS Community in North Durham
• Willing to ask and understand what people affected by MS need and want
• able to lead or learn to lead a small team, taking a supporting and coaching approach with other volunteers
• able to keep people's personal data safe (training given)
• able to understand and follow MS Society policies & procedures (training given)
• confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email

When & Where?

This is a flexible role, and you will mainly volunteer at times which suit you.

Training and Support

This role is supported by MS Society staff, and there is extensive training available from the MS Society.

All expenses incurred on MS Society business will be reimbursed.

Benefits

To see your effort make a difference to individuals in the MS Community.

To learn or apply leadership skills.

Accessibility and Transport

This role will largely be conducted from home, but there will be occasional visits to activities, events and meetings in the North Durham area.

Other Information

There will be a full handover with the outgoing Group Coordinator.