Self Help Group Leaders
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Self Help Group Leader
Self-help group leaders in the NMSS bring people together who share a common life experience (living with MS) for support, education, and mutual aid. They share a belief that positive personal change can happen through individual effort with the support of others. Leaders of Chapter-affiliated self-help groups are valuable volunteers for the National MS Society.
Duties:
Serve as a liaison to the chapter
Ensure that your group meets in an accessible, appropriate meeting space (your chapter can assist in this process)
Develop meeting times and schedules with group members
Ensure that meetings are publicized
Together with group members, plan and implement meeting agenda including invite guest speakers, using disclaimer appropriately, planning special programs, organizing activities, procuring videos, tapes, hand-out materials etc.
More details can be provided upon request
Qualifications:
Ability to organize individuals, groups, and meetings
Ability to empathize
Effective verbal communication skills
A desire to help others in a similar situation
Willingness to collaborate with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
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