Volunteer with us
Can you spare some time to volunteer and help us make time count for people with MND?
Volunteers play a vital role in helping us raise awareness and funds; driving our vision of a world without MND.
We have a variety of opportunities throughout the year for volunteers to get involved and the more volunteers we have the more we can do to support people with MND in Scotland.
Get in touch via email volunteer@mndscotland.org.uk to learn more about upcoming opportunities and how you can get involved.Meet Róisín
In this video, we introduce you to our Volunteer Coordinator, Róisín, and the diverse opportunities available for you to make a positive impact in your community.
Ready to be part of something great?
MND Scotland has previously benefited from groups of people in the past who willingly gave up their time to volunteer and champion for our cause, and we are extremely grateful to them. However, with changes and recommendations from the SCVO (Scottish council for voluntary organisations), we will now need to request additional information to ensure due diligence is being carried out and the process is fair and consistent for all our volunteers.
Opportunities coming up -
Scottish Half Marathon and 10k – Edinburgh
We are looking for some volunteers to cheer on and support those completing the Kiltwalk for MND Scotland. You will receive an MND Scotland t-shirt, get to meet other volunteers and have a great day out.
- 18th August
MND Scotland Fun Run 2024
MND Scotland are organising a Fun Run which is a 4 / 5km route that people can walk or run. A great fundraising event to get everyone involved and raise money for MND Scotland.
Where: Lochore Meadows Country Park in Lochgelly
Time: 9am – 3pm
What will you be doing as a volunteer?
- Administration support – registering people, giving race numbers on the day
- Managing the tuck shop on site
- Marshalling on the route and at the start / finish line
- Supporting / cheering participants
- Supporting with activities that are taking place before / after the run
What will you receive?
- Your food will be covered for the day
- Transport covered – please keep any train / bus receipts
- An MND Scotland t-shirt
- Being part of a great event and supporting MND Scotland to raise money for MND
Zip Slide the Clyde – Glasgow riverside museum
We are looking for volunteers to meet and greet those brave souls will be doing this 100ft high and 1245ft long challenge, launching off from a crane next to the stunning Glasgow Riverside Museum.
- 13th September
Glasgow Half Marathon
We are looking for some volunteers to cheer on and support those completing the Glasgow half marathon and to meet and greet supporters and fundraisers after the race at the charity tent. You will receive an MND Scotland t-shirt, get to meet other volunteers and have a great day out.
- 6th October
Supernova Forth Bridge Run – Queensferry
Cheer and support runners taking part in the 5km route along the illuminated bridge for MND Scotland. You will receive an MND Scotland t-shirt, get to meet other volunteers and have a great day out.
- 2nd November
Volunteer benefits
Expenses
MND Scotland do not want cost to be a barrier to volunteering so we will cover expenses for volunteers where appropriate, according to our volunteer expenses policy.
Training
Depending on the role you apply for, MND Scotland will provide training to ensure you are fully equipped and confident to fulfil your volunteering duties.
Support
MND Scotland want to ensure you are supported throughout your volunteering journey with us. You will have access to peer support with other volunteers or one to one support with the volunteering coordinator.
Supporting people with MND
The more volunteers we have, the more we can do to raise vital funds and awareness for people with MND and help make time count for them.
Learn new skills
Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, MND Scotland will support you where we can, in upskilling our volunteers.
Stand out to employers
By volunteering, you will stand out to employers. MND Scotland are happy to give references where appropriate.
Want to know more?
If you have any questions about volunteering at MND Scotland, please contact us on: