MDUK’s Muscle Groups and other support groups reach people throughout the UK. We believe it's important that these groups are shaped by people with lived experience of neuromuscular conditions. As well as leading meetings, our Support Group chairs give their input to the agenda, speakers and organisation of meetings.
Our Muscle Groups are open to people living with any muscle-wasting condition, as well as their family, friends and carers. Our other support groups tend to be more specialised, for example for people living with a particular condition or for people in a particular age group.
Why volunteer?
You’ll get the opportunity become a community leader, develop organisation and public speaking skills through leading a warm and friendly group, and meet lots of great like-minded people.
As Support Group Chair, you will:
- Chair group meetings and shape each meeting’s agenda in discussion with MDUK staff.
- Support MDUK staff to publicise group meetings though local connections, encouraging new people to attend.
- Work with MDUK staff to attract a range of speakers for meetings.
This role could involve chairing an existing group or working with us to set up a new group.
Time Commitment
We usually have 3 meetings per year in each Muscle Group region. For other support groups, number of meetings per year is flexible.
What we're looking for in a Support Group Chair
You’ll be a strong communicator, a good listener, reliable and organised. You’ll have a broad understanding of muscle-wasting conditions and the work of Muscular Dystrophy UK and you’ll be able to run meetings in a positive and professional manner.
Please note, we are recruiting Muscle Group chairs in the following regions:
- Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight
- East of England (Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex)
- North East
- London
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
If you'd like to find out more about muscle groups or explore the possibility of setting up a new support group, please email our Volunteering team.