Northamptonshire MS Society Faces Volunteer Shortage

The MS Society's Northamptonshire branch is making a critical appeal for additional volunteers, highlighting a significant deficit in support staff. Currently, only five nurses and five volunteers are available to assist around 1,500 individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the county.

This disparity impacts the branch's ability to conduct vital fundraising activities and expand its reach. Volunteers like Stella Cleary, who has lived with MS for two decades, emphasize the need for more help to organize events and offer comprehensive support.

The branch aims to engage younger individuals with MS, believing their perspectives can be highly beneficial, while also seeking medically trained staff to supplement the nurses' efforts.

Support group member Jacqueline Krarup also stresses the importance of new volunteers with fresh ideas to manage the website and help organize fundraising initiatives. The current team, largely comprised of long-standing members, finds it challenging to dedicate sufficient time to these crucial tasks.