image: Sarah - Editor, London Sarah - Editor, London
“Almost everyone who works for the MS Society has a personal connection to MS, and that makes us a very committed bunch.
My Aunt had MS, so I’ve always been aware of it and its effects. I’ve worked in the charity sector for nearly ten years now and that’s where I prefer to work, because I can see when I meet people, that what I do contributes to making a difference to their lives. That’s priceless."
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image: Joseph - Policy, Press and Campaigns Manager, Cardiff Joseph - Policy, Press and Campaigns Manager, Cardiff
“It’s the hard work and dedication of our 16 branches and support groups that make MS Society Wales the success that it is.
In my 2 years in post I have seen a real difference in Assembly Members’ understanding and recognition of MS. Not only is MS a better understood condition and the profile of the organisation has increased, we have also started to be respected as one of the main voluntary sector lobbying groups."
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image: Doug - Head of Biomedical Research, London Doug - Head of Biomedical Research, London
"Currently we fund over £19m worth of research and my job is to make the most out of this investment, making sure that research stays on track and that we get the most for our money."
image: Kathryn - Service Development Officer, Sussex region Kathryn - Service Development Officer, Sussex Region
“After 8½ years of working with the Society, I still meet incredible people that are an inspiration and make me realise why we do what we do
When I was diagnosed with MS I decided to become a regional volunteer for the MS Society in my spare time. It wasn’t long before I realised that the MS Society was a great place to work where I could learn new skills, so an opportunity arose to become an employee and I grabbed it."
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image: Ian Folks - Service Development Officer, Wales Ian - Service Development Officer, Wales
"As my wife has MS, I jumped at the chance to become join the Society.
I’ve always found that the organisation is always asking itself, ‘What do people need?’, not ‘What is the bottom line?’."
image: Peter - Community fundraising and events officer, London Peter - Community Fundraising and Events Officer, London
“Without the work done to bring in funds, the services that the MS Society provides wouldn’t be possible.
In my five years at the charity, I have built up a real connection to the MS Society – it’s a fantastic charity to work for. My role is also quite varied and rewarding. The best part is meeting fundraisers at events as it’s what makes my role different to most desk jobs."
image: Samantha - Community Fundraiser, Northern Ireland Samantha - Community Fundraiser, Northern Ireland
“I make a difference because the income we generate is an investment into the future of services, resources and opportunities to support people living with MS in Northern Ireland.
I chose to work for the MS Society because to me, a job to me is not just a career but a vocation. I really felt I would have the scope to use my skills to make a real difference here."
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image: Hayley - Policy & Campaigns Officer, London Hayley - Policy & Campaigns Officer, London
“I get to spend every day doing something that’s hugely important to me: I work to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS.
Having lost my uncle to MS at a young age, working in MS campaigns is an ideal job: it suits my strengths and interests, allows me to tackle issues that I think are really important, and it’s fun!"
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