The impact of our volunteers
Across the UK, our volunteers make life better for people living with MS.
Whether they’re providing one-to-one support, getting involved in campaigns, helping us fundraise, or supporting their local communities - we couldn’t make the impact we do without the support of our volunteers.
How our volunteers have supported people with MS:
- Our approximately 230 local groups deliver close to 2000 services across the UK, including emotional support, physical activities and financial grants
- Last year our MS Helpline volunteers helped answer over 25,000 enquiries from people affected by MS
- Millions of pounds go to projects in our research programme, shaped by our Research Network volunteers
- Fundraising volunteers help to deliver national and regional events, raising millions of pounds for research and support services
- Thousands of MS campaigners join our local and national campaigns, amplifying our voice and helping us speak out for people with MS
- Our Ambassadors raise our profile and MS awareness through their social media, press and direct engagement
- Hundreds of our projects are supported by the guidance and experience of our co-production volunteers and our trustees.
Why volunteer?
Our ultimate goal is to find treatments for everyone. Until then, we're working to make sure no one has to face MS alone. Without our volunteers, none of this would be possible.
On a personal level, many volunteers have told us that volunteering has helped them to:
- try new things
- make new friends
- develop new connections
- develop or learn new skills
- feel satisfaction from making a difference to the lives of others
- build their confidence.
Find out more about volunteering with us
Why do you want to volunteer for MS Society?
- Do you want to support people in your local community that are living with MS?
- Do you want to be a friendly voice for someone living with MS to talk to?
- Do you want to help shape how we work so we can best serve our community?
- Do you want to support important campaigns for the rights of people living with MS?
- Do you want to help us fundraise?
We have many types of volunteering roles available.
