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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Citizen Advocate

We have great volunteering opportunities at Angus Independent Advocacy (AIA). We are looking for Angus residents to become Citizen Advocate's. An ideal Citizen Advocate will share our core purpose of supporting people to have their voices heard and uphold our Values. They must be aged 18+, are non- judgemental and have good communication and listening skills. All Citizen Advocates undergo a PVG check and must provide 2 references. We also ask that all new Citizen Advocates complete our preparation course. The purpose of this course is to give the person a better understanding of what Citizen Advocacy is and the principles and standards that underpin our work, focusing on; inclusion, confidentiality, non-discriminatory practice and adult protection.

Main purpose of the role:


  • To connect with people who may have a learning disability, mental ill health, acquired brain injury, have dementia or are an older person.

  • Independent advocacy is a 1:1 equal partnership between an advocacy partner and citizen advocate. The citizen advocate will bring the concerns of the partner into ordinary life and help the partner to connect with their local community.


A Development worker will support you until you are matched with an Advocacy partner. Our volunteering is so unique as once you are matched as an equal partnership there are no set hours, Its up to the two people how often they would like to chat or meet up.


To become a Citizen Advocate or to find out more information, register your interest here or call our office on 01241 434413.


Experience required

Caring, good listener, good verbal skills - patience, Non Judgemental, belief in equality, understands confidentiality

Travel details

In local area as far as possible, all within Angus boundaries

Travel expenses

Any out of pocket expenses are reimbursed. This can be discussed further during the recruitment process.

Support
Training details

Regular support and training, peer support

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment
Variable, 1-2 hours per fortnight. Long term commitment

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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