Association Visitor Role required in Belfast Trust Area

The Association Visitor offers emotional and informational support locally to individuals affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Recruitment through Safer Recruitment process: formal interview, references, mandated review.
• DBS or Access NI check required.
• Complete formal induction and sign‑off process, including mandatory training within first 6 months: live classroom sessions, e‑learning, system and policy training, safeguarding, inclusion, GDPR, cybersecurity.
• Ongoing local support from the allocated Community Support Coordinator (CSC).

Responsibilities

• Offer emotional support to people living with or affected by MND.
• Signpost and provide helping, relevant information to enable access to appropriate services and support.
• Attend virtual and/or face‑to‑face sessions regularly: peer support meetings, 1:1 sessions and other development events.
• Handle data, take notes and produce simple reports using online systems.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other volunteers and staff across the local branch or group, including the CSC.
• Adhere to all MND Association policies and procedures applicable to the role.
• Travel may be required within an agreed area on an expense basis.
• Time commitment varies: 1–4 hours per week.

Skills and Experience Gained

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

Causes Supported

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

Role Details

Location: Belfast, UK

Hours: 3 hours per week until September 30, 2026