Volunteer Job Description
| Reports to: | Martha Maynard, Assistant Director Community Programs |
| Location: | Southeastern Mass. (can work from home) NMSS office location: Wareham, Mass. |
| Position Summary: | This position entails researching and identifying facilities (i.e. hotels, conference centers, community buildings, etc.) that are appropriate to hold chapter programs/events within a designated chapter regional area. |
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop list of facilities/locations for holding chapter programs/events
- Research facilities (online, by phone, in person)
- Identify facilities by category (i.e conference facilities, family/recreational locations, dinner programs, etc)
- Develop list with facilities details (i.e. contact info., meeting rooms/size/location specifics, meal list/w costs, A/V equipment details/costs, overnight rooms, non-profit rates
- Complete accessibility checks of identified locations
- Take & pass the NMSS Accessibility Training
- Complete accessibility checks and complete forms for each location site
- Provide chapter staff contact with completed forms
- Update Facilities List Annually
- Update facilities list/details on an annual basis (this piece may be done by the same person who developed the list or additional volunteer)
- Ongoing list expansion as new facilities become available/known
Initial Impact:
- Previously unknown facilities for program locations are identified
- Increase knowledge of local facilities resources by 25%
Sustained Outcomes:
- Expanded access of chapter programs to previously underserved areas
- Creating opportunities for facilities/people to be involved with the NMSS in their community
Training:
- The Community Facilities Researcher will receive the following training:
- Brief overview about NMSS and chapter
- Training regarding program/event facilities/site requirements
- NMSS Accessibility Training
- Ongoing support/interaction with staff contact person
Support:
- Chapter staff available by phone or email during office hours.
- Quarterly meeting with chapter staff contact to discuss questions and review progress.
Commitment:
- Participate in 1-2 hr. training/meeting at SE Chapter office
- Complete NMSS Accessibility Training (2-3 hours)
- Conduct initial accessibility on site check of facility location with chapter staff
- 2-4 hours per month (at volunteers convenience) for at least 6 months
Qualifications:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
- Detail oriented
- Computer skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Must have own transportation
- Must have internet access
Benefits:
- Develop research skills
- Acquire NMSS Accessibility Training /knowledge of ADA requirements and new skill of providing site location accessibility checks
- Expand personal knowledge of MS & the NMSS
- Increase opportunities for people affected by MS to attend programs in their local area