Caithness MS Group in appeal for volunteers
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A CHARITY that offers emotional support, complementary therapies and counselling for people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) is appealing for volunteers in Caithness to support its work.
MS Society Caithness Group is asking for regular support with organising fundraising events and coffee mornings.
The group would also like to attract coordinating team volunteers with responsibilities including deciding the group’s priorities each year.
Finance volunteer Catherine Cowan, who has been with the group for more than 30 years, said: “Volunteering with the MS Society Caithness Group has been a hugely rewarding experience.
“A large number of people in the local area are living with MS and it has been great to be able to support those affected by the condition over the years.
“We need more volunteers to help us make sure we’re reaching as many people affected by MS in the local area as possible.
“It’s very important that people are aware of what support is available to them.”
The Caithness group hopes to set up a newly diagnosed support group with the help of more volunteers.
Roles with the group are flexible, with volunteers helping out at times that suit them.
Morna Simpkins, director of MS Society Scotland, said: "We would like to give a huge thank-you to Catherine and volunteers past and present for all of their incredible hard work and dedication volunteering for us.
“MS is unpredictable and different for everyone, and our volunteers are crucial for all the work we do.
“We are in urgent need of more dedicated volunteers in Caithness to ensure people affected by MS can have a support network in the local area.”
For more information about volunteering opportunities with the MS Society Caithness Group, contact volunteerscotland@mssociety.org.uk
In partnership with Let’s Get On With It Together (LGOWIT), the Caithness group has organised a family cinema day showing The Greatest Showman, taking place on from 1pm on June 1 at the Pulteney Centre in Wick. The event is for people living with MS and their families.
Contact Kirsteen from LGOWIT on 07454905383 for more information and to book a place.
