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Programs & Services Volunteers

Peer Support - As a volunteer, you can offer companionship, emotional support, and encouragement via the phone to peers affected by MS. Volunteers should be someone who has lived with MS or with a family member with MS for at least two years, and they need to complete specialized training. Learn more about the Chapter’s peer support program. Download and submit a volunteer interest form to become a Peer Support Volunteer.

Self-Help Group Facilitator - Volunteers living with MS and volunteer care partners facilitate monthly self-help meetings for sharing information and getting advice from experts. Volunteers are asked to undergo Chapter training and be familiar with resources in your community. Learn more about the Chapter’s self-help group program. Download and submit a volunteer interest form to become a Self-Help Group Facilitator.

For more information or if you have any questions please contact Jocelyn Cheng -Manager, Volunteer Development at 1-800-344-4867 or volunteer@ild.nmss.org.

 

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