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Registered Charity Number 1113758 Company No 5685988

Organisation Details Form / Side 1
Name of Organisation: / Organisation Contact:
*Motor Neurone Disease Association
Address: *David Niven House
10-15 Notre Dame Mews / Title /
  • Miss

First Name: /
  • Kelly

Surname: /
  • Jones

Town: / *Northampton / Job Title: /
  • Recruitment Specialist

County: / *Northampton / (other address details if necessary)
Postcode: / *NN1 “BG / *
Tel No: / *01604 250505
Email: / *
Fax: / *
Web Site: / *
Purpose and Mission Statement / Activities of Organisation:
Our Vision-A world free from MND
Our Mission
We improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers.
We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments, and brings us closer to a cure for MND.
We campaign and raise awareness so the needs of people with MND and everyone who cares for them are recognised and addressed by wider society / *The Motor Neurone Disease Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland focused on MND care, research and campaigning.
We are a membership organisation with nearly 8,000 members forming a powerful national and local network that provides information and support alongside fighting for improved services.
We now have over 3,000 active volunteers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 140-plus paid staff, all dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by MND, now and in the future.
Are you a registered charity / Yes  / No 
If Yes state charity number * 294354
Are you a charitable organisation / Yes  / No 
The Volunteer Centre Dorset, The Old Coach House, Acland Road, Dorchester, Dorset,
DT1 1EFTel. No:01305-269214. e-mail:
For Office use only
Date start D/B / Entered By / Facebook/Twitter / Press Adv / Poole Inf / Opp No / Org No.
Volunteer Opportunity/Role Details / Side 2
Opportunity Title: Newsletter Editor
Location of Opportunity: * East Dorset
Contact person’s name:* Kelly Jones
When required: / Mon. / Tues. / Wed. / Thurs. / Fri. / Sat. / Sun. / Specific Times.
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Role description
Newsletter Editor-East Dorset & New Forest Branch
Volunteers play an important role in the MND Association. They help to ensure that people with MND and their families receive the support and services they need.
We are looking for a Newsletter Editorto write and distribute a regular newsletter to the members of the branch or group.
Tasks this role may involve:
  • To produce a regular newsletter for branch/group members
  • To ensure the newsletter reflects both local and national news
  • To ensure the newsletter reflects the Association’s corporate identity
  • To invite and encourage contributions from branch/ group committee, members, people with MND, and relevant local organizations
  • To ensure that it is distributed to branch/group members as well as to David Niven House (our national office) and regional staff
This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills and get involved with your local community.
Ideally we are looking for someone who can commit to approximately 1-2 hours a week.
Full training and induction will be provided and travel expenses will be reimbursed.
For more information or to apply for this role please visit:
Time commitment
Approximately 2-3 hours a week including the willingness to attend some committee/ planning group meetings.
Skills/Qualifications required:*
Good organisation and communications skills, Good computer skills, Proof reading skills
Would your group be interested in training provided by the Centre?If yes please indicate as below:-
First Aid  / Health & Safety  / Vol-Management  / Good Practice  / Recruitment 
If Other  please state*
Type of activity / Areas of interest (To be completed by Volunteer Centre) Max 5 each column
Is this suitable for individuals? / Yes  / No  / or possible Group Activity? / Yes  / No 
Is this suitable for Learning Disabilities (CCS)? / Yes  / No  / Size of Group? *
Under 18’s? / Yes  / No  / Employee Volunteering? / Yes  / No 
Newsletter would you like a copy of our newsletter onlineor by post ? Please circle to indicate
(*special) Would your group like to be included on our e- alert regarding volunteering matters / Yes  / No 
Recruitment Method: / D.B.S. Checks  / Application Form  / Interviews  / Trial Period 
Please tick as applicable / References  / Informal Discussion  / None 
Age/Gender restrictions / please indicate as required / Additional Notes For Volunteer Centre.
Disabled access available: / YES  / NO 
Equal Opportunity Policy: / YES  / NO 
Expenses paid: / YES  / NO 
Liability Insurance covering volunteers: / YES  / NO  / *Please inform Bournemouth/Poole if
opportunity in their area and indicate
on VC grid (also do not tick put on line box)
Do you provide support: / YES  / NO 
Do you offer training: / YES  / NO 
I give my permission for this information to be used in order to advertise and recruit volunteers. All opportunities will be advertised for six months unless informed.
Name / Signature / Date

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