Member Profile
MECFS Canterbury
We are a community health and clinical service organisation for people affected by the debilitating illness ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of people and whānau affected by ME/CFS in Canterbury, and the West Coast, by providing information, validation, clinical support, connection, and advocacy. We also provide education about ME/CFS to health and other professionals. Our services include a Registered Nurse Service, regular support and education meetings, an online peer-support forum, an Outreach Service, newsletters, advocacy, and access to resources and education. For more information visit www.mecfscanterbury.nz | www.facebook.com/mecfscanterburyinc
Available Roles:
Governance Position - for a growing Community Health and Clinical Service organisation
Join our Governance Board and help us sustainably grow our services for the people living with the debilitating illness ME/CFS, and their whānau.
Office Administrator
Can you manage administration and general communication tasks for our growing charity?
Volunteer Coordinator - Outreach Service
Recruit, onboard, place and supervise volunteers involved in our Outreach Service for people living with a chronic illness.
Sponsorship and Fundraising Lead
Develop partnerships and coordinate fundraising events to increase funding for critical services and support for people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid
Volunteer lawn mower-Kaiapoi
Regular garden support for someone who lives with chronic illness
Transport help for outings/appointments, Addington
Transport support for a person who lives with chronic illness.
Friendly caller - Ongoing support
Friendship with woman who lives with chronic illness
Housework - Regular Support - Bromley
Regular domestic support for a person who lives with chronic illness
Gardening - Regular Support
Regular gardening support for a person living with chronic illness
Housework and/or Food Preparation - Regular Support
Regular domestic support for a person living with chronic illness