A Multiple Sclerosis charity works hard to gather funds for services, programs, and anything else the MS community needs. Most fundraisers are used to collect money towards MS research, but plenty of other useful donations don’t come in a monetary form. Donations of assistive equipment are always greatly appreciated. These items include walkers, wheelchairs, canes, shower chairs, and anything else that can be used around the house to make daily living easier. Fatigue and limited mobility are two symptoms that seem to limit much of what a person with MS is able to accomplish in a day’s time.
If you wish to donate to a local MS charity, you can contact a local chapter to see what supplies or services are needed. You may not have a particular piece of equipment that someone needs or can use, but donating money to go towards such items is the next best thing. A national MS organization can be contacted to see if anything specific is needed or if donating time is a better option. Some organizations have huge ideas to help raise money and awareness about MS, but they don’t have a large selection of volunteers to get the event started.
Donating time is sometimes the biggest gift a person can offer. Without all the caring individuals who give their undivided attention to charities for MS, there’d be a lot less fundraising events going on around the world.
Multiple Sclerosis Charity UK Volunteer Options
Taking a moment to volunteer at a charity event to benefit the MS community is both fun and rewarding. Not only do you gain something from volunteering, but those who are affected by MS also reap the benefits. The MS Society in the UK, as well as in other parts of the world offer numerous ways for you to volunteer.
An average of 90 percent of the funds coming into an MS organization is provided by individuals. People who donate money do so with a single donation, a regular monthly or yearly donation, or some even leave funds in their will to be given to an organization upon death of the individual. Volunteering personal funds allows MS organizations to continue supporting individuals with MS in any way possible.
Fundraising and campaigning events always need volunteers to make them happen. The more people there are, the quicker the event is able to get organized and underway. Campaign events are much more effective when a large group of people are involved.
Becoming a member of a Multiple Sclerosis charity enables you to learn about upcoming research, activities, equipment needed, and to find out where your volunteering efforts can be put to good use.
