Volunteer: Meeting Coordinator; Northern Ireland

Support Meeting Co-ordinator (opportunities available across NI)

MNDA Motor Neurone Disease Association

Are you a well organised
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Are you eager to have a direct impact on someone affected by MND in your community?

Join our amazing network of Support Meeting Co-ordinators across Northern Ireland and make a difference in a way that is flexible to your time and schedule.

In return for giving your time, big or small, we offer:

• Training and ongoing learning opportunities
• Networking opportunities with volunteers and within the sector
• Skill development opportunities - especially beneficial for CV building
• Recognition pathways
• Opportunities to be involved with organisational strategic projects and working groups
• Volunteer expenses policy including travel

MND moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every piece of support, every research project, every pound raised, every kind word, and every day lived well, matters.

Across all of Northern Ireland, we offer direct support for people living with and affected by Motor Neurone Disease (‘MND’), every day.

Linked with a local Group Committee, a Support Meeting Co-ordinator helps facilitate regular local events which engage those who are living with and affected by MND.

Support Meeting Co-ordinators lead the organisation of local support events, such as coffee mornings, afternoon teas, support meetings, drop-ins and more, with the support of other local volunteers.

This role is highly flexible, and links closely with both MNDA Association staff and volunteers alike as a One Strong Team to drive impact through local co-ordination and communication.

This role will be key in linking place-specific co-ordinators with the national committee, championing our communities and providing general support to volunteers to host and attend events.

Time commitment and location are flexible and variable depending on individual capacity.

This role is recruited through Safer Recruitment processes, which means the process includes a short interview and two references.

Successful applicants will complete a structured induction pathway, with direct and ongoing support from their allocated Community Support Coordinator (CSC) who shall set up semi-regular check-ins.

We are leaders who champion our commitment to supporting people affected by MND

We develop and maintain positive and supportive relationships with others

We use great communication skills to lead volunteers and delegate tasks

We seek to strengthen our local delivery and reach more people

Where possible, we seek new, creative opportunities to support people locally impacted by MND through events

We use basic ICT skills to undertake tasks and communicate - e.g. Zoom/MS Teams, email, Office 365

We are prepared to learn about MND and its impact in our communities

We take steps to ensure our own and others’ safety in Group activities

We understand the need for consent, confidentiality and the importance of data protection

We champion the Vision and Purpose of the MND Association

We take an inclusive and collaborative approach to engaging with others and solving problems

We are always respectful and kind

• Planning & Co-ordination – take the lead supporting volunteers in resourcing, organising, facilitating, promoting and where possible, attending support events.
• Growth – in conjunction with staff, support with the recruitment, induction, development and recognition of volunteers, as well as with succession planning.
• Local liaison - Liaise with venue staff and suppliers with support of local volunteers to deliver great support meeting events and share updates with the Group Committee.
• Awareness & Communication – Link closely with the local Group members to engage and share details of events.
• Policies – adhere to the MND Association’s policies and procedures, including Safeguarding.
• Events – as this role may involve attending meetings and events, expenses such as travel are covered per our policies.

• Advice & Guidance
• Communication Skills
• Mental Health Problem Solving
• Resilience
• Self Awareness
• Teamwork

• Community
• Disability Services
• Equality
• Family Support
• Health
• Older People
• Young People

Northern Ireland, UK

2 hours every month until January 1, 2028