Empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives

Welcome to the Peer Connections Volunteers Program

PeerConnections@nmss.org.

Types of Peer Connections Volunteers

Peer Connections volunteers support the MS community in up to 3 roles:

MSFriends provide empathetic connection during confidential and consistent one-on-one conversations via email, phone or video calls.
Online community moderators work as a team to maintain a safe online community space and to provide encouragement, support and information about Society resources through commenting and direct messaging.
Support group leaders run virtual and/or in-person groups to facilitate emotional and social connections to others in the MS community.

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Thank you for volunteering your time and passion to become a Peer Connections volunteer, trained to focus on the needs of people affected by multiple sclerosis. These pages will support you in this role and give you the tools you need to best serve the MS community.Here you will find links to general MS information, National Multiple Sclerosis Society services and resources specific to your volunteer role, such as:

Advice for handling difficult conversations
Best practices and tips for hosting a support group
Resources for additional emotional support

If you have any questions, or if you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to your staff partner or the Peer Connections Resource Team at PeerConnections@nmss.org.

Types of Peer Connections Volunteers

Peer Connections volunteers support the MS community in up to 3 roles:

MSFriends provide empathetic connection during confidential and consistent one-on-one conversations via email, phone or video calls.
Online community moderators work as a team to maintain a safe online community space and to provide encouragement, support and information about Society resources through commenting and direct messaging.
Support group leaders run virtual and/or in-person groups to facilitate emotional and social connections to others in the MS community.

PeerConnections@nmss.org.

Types of Peer Connections Volunteers

Peer Connections volunteers support the MS community in up to 3 roles:

MSFriends provide empathetic connection during confidential and consistent one-on-one conversations via email, phone or video calls.
Online community moderators work as a team to maintain a safe online community space and to provide encouragement, support and information about Society resources through commenting and direct messaging.
Support group leaders run virtual and/or in-person groups to facilitate emotional and social connections to others in the MS community.

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Advice for handling difficult conversations
Best practices and tips for hosting a support group
Resources for additional emotional support

If you have any questions, or if you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to your staff partner or the Peer Connections Resource Team at PeerConnections@nmss.org.

Types of Peer Connections Volunteers

Peer Connections volunteers support the MS community in up to 3 roles:

MSFriends provide empathetic connection during confidential and consistent one-on-one conversations via email, phone or video calls.
Online community moderators work as a team to maintain a safe online community space and to provide encouragement, support and information about Society resources through commenting and direct messaging.
Support group leaders run virtual and/or in-person groups to facilitate emotional and social connections to others in the MS community.

Peer Connections Volunteer Resources

Our guides, slide decks, FAQs and other tools will inform the work you do as a Peer Connections volunteer.

Discover Resources

Connect With Other Peer Connections Volunteers

Peer Connections Volunteer Facebook Page: This group is for Society support group leaders and MSFriends®.MS Warrior Leaders Support Group: This private group for support group leaders meets virtually via Zoom on the third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. ET. For more information, contact Monica at MSWarriorLeader@gmail.com." c-nmssatomrichtext_nmssatomrichtext-host="">

Network, share ideas and learn from other volunteers through 2 virtual communities:Peer Connections Volunteer Facebook Page: This group is for Society support group leaders and MSFriends®.MS Warrior Leaders Support Group: This private group for support group leaders meets virtually via Zoom on the third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. ET. For more information, contact Monica at MSWarriorLeader@gmail.com.

About MS

Learn about this unpredictable disease of the central nervous system.

MS Navigator® Program

Refer people affected by MS to an MS Navigator. These skilled professionals can connect them to solutions.

Educational Resources and Toolkits

Find videos, materials and toolkits that cover a variety of topics and support group learning.

For Peer Connections Volunteers

Welcome to the Peer Connections Volunteers Program

Peer Connections Volunteer Resources

Additional Resources