Our Regional Development Officers (RDOs) in England and Community Development Officers (CDOs) in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are part of our new Community Networks teams. They’ll have a key role in increasing the reach and visibility of the organisation and the work that we do locally. This could be through supporting the development of informal groups within the MS community, delivering information events, or supporting groups and individuals to influence decision makers about improvements in MS services.
The Volunteer Support Team are the day-to-day contact with our local groups, but our RDOs and CDOs will also work closely with groups and support them to:
Develop new partnerships with other services in the area, share good practice with other groups and respond to local need.
Work with professionals to improve local services.
Develop our connections with communities and people affected by MS who don’t currently access our services.
Ensure that group activities meet our organisational standards and legal obligations by leading on the programme of annual visits to local groups.
The RDOs and CDOs have each already been in touch with the groups in their area and are keen to understand what the key issues are for local people affected by MS. They’ll be arranging ways of continuing these conversations next year. If you’re unsure who your RDO or CDO is, please contact the Volunteer Support Team.
Volunteer Support Team: [email protected] or call 0300 500 8084 - option #3.
Working hours: 9-7 Monday to Friday (closed on bank holidays and over the festive period).
[JULY 2021 UPDATE - VST hours now amended to 9-5 Mon-Fri.]
