We are looking for volunteers to make a real difference to the lives of local people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in City & Hackney, Newham and/or Tower Hamlets. As an MND Support Volunteer, you will: • offer emotional support to people living with and affected by MND • provide information to people living with MND, their carers and families • help people living with MND make informed choices • help people to access appropriate services / support • explain how the MND Association can support people living with MND, their carers and families • 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. We are looking for someone reliable, warm and empathetic with an understanding of MND and its impact on families, or willingness to develop one. The time required is flexible, but we ask Support Volunteers to commit to a minimum of 2 - 4 hours per week. For this role you need to be able to work as part of a team, liaise with health and social care professionals and be able to develop and maintain supportive relationships. As part of your induction into the role you will receive training and mentoring and learn about the Association. The training programme also includes experiential and reflective learning. We are committed to offering equal opportunities to all applicants who meet the criteria for this role. In addition, whilst all applicants will be assessed by merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability as these are currently under-represented within the volunteering team.