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Chair of the local branch of the MND Association

Motor Neurone Disease Association, West Sussex South Branch

We are looking for a confident and organised volunteer with good leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

You should be comfortable coordinating activities, supporting volunteers, building local relationships, and acting as an ambassador for the charity.

The Branch Chair is a key volunteer leadership role within a local Branch, who links closely with both the Association staff and other volunteers to drive impact through various local activities.

Tasks and activities:

  • Leadership - plan and co-ordinate key Branch activities and processes, including Branch committee meetings (virtual and/or face to face)
  • Planning – engage with local communities to plan for Branch development
  • Growth – in conjunction with staff, support with the recruitment, induction, development and recognition of volunteers, as well as with succession and sustainability planning
  • Awareness – act as an ambassador for the MND Association
  • Policies - adhere to the MND Association’s policies and procedures, including Safeguarding


What skills do I need?

  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to motivate and support volunteers
  • Confident planning and coordinating activities

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

Time commitment is flexible and variable depending on local need and individual capacity. This role may require attending meetings and events.

Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Disability
  • Health and Social Care
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Administration and Office
  • Advice and Information
  • Computers, IT and Websites
  • Driving
  • Fundraising and Finance
  • Marketing and Media
  • Supporting People and Befriending
  • Details
  • DBS check required
  • Equality and Diversity Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Expenses are covered per our policies.
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Is it fully accessible
  • Ongoing support
    Volunteers receive ongoing local support from their allocated Community Support Coordinator who shall set up regular check-in and review sessions for ongoing support and development.
  • Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
  • Suitable for Under 18's
  • Training provided
    Successful applicants will complete a structured induction pathway, involving e-learning modules.
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description
  • Application Process
  • Informal Discussion
  • Interview
  • References

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