Volunteer Biographer

Motor Neurone Disease Association Queensland – Pelican Waters QLD Do you have a passion for writing and storytelling? Use your skills to make a lasting impact in someone's life. We’re looking for creative volunteers who enjoy writing and editing to help a Queenslander with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) share their legacy. This could take many forms—a memoir or life story, a collection of poems or short stories, cherished recipes, a family tree, or anything that captures their life, values, and memories. MND is a progressive, life‑limiting disease, and while it affects each person differently, the average life expectancy is just 23 years. During such challenging and uncertain times, many people find comfort, purpose, and a sense of control through storytelling and legacy work. As a volunteer biographer, you’ll help give voice to someone’s story—preserving their words, wisdom, and spirit for the people they love. This volunteer opportunity will take place at the Sunshine Coast (near Caloundra) and will require the volunteer to commit to weekly or fortnightly meetings with the client for up to six months (depending on how long the Legacy needs to be completed). About the role As a Volunteer Biographer with our Legacy Program, you will support a client with documenting their chosen form of Legacy (life story, recipe collection, poems/short stories, etc.) by note‑taking and transcribing their words, and lightly editing with their approval to produce a final product that will be printed and published for their own personal use by MND Queensland. Responsibilities Commit to weekly, fortnightly, or monthly 1‑hour meetings with a Legacy Program client. Take notes, transcribe, and lightly edit the client’s words. Collaborate with clients to produce their chosen Legacy format. Format the completed work in Word/PDF ready to be professionally printed. Respectfully and confidentially produce the life story (or chosen form of Legacy) for people living with Motor Neurone Disease. About you Skilled at taking notes, transcribing, and lightly editing effectively and efficiently. Comfortable formatting with Microsoft Word. Comfortable and willing to communicate with people whose speech capabilities may vary or deteriorate. Able to commit to an ongoing volunteer role until the Legacy’s completion. Can undertake activities independently and proactively. Friendly, down‑to‑earth attitude. Passion for helping others and making a difference. Has access to a computer and car, and is willing to travel to the Sunshine Coast (near Caloundra). Holder of or willing to apply for an NDIS WSC (Yellow card). Program Details Category: Health Commitment: Regular – more than 6 months Type of Work: Companionship & Social Support, Marketing, Media & Communications, Research, Policy & Analysis Time Required: Flexible days/hours chosen with the client; at least six months or more depending on time to complete the Legacy. Training: No training provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr