Bridge to Freedom Volunteer

• Bethany Christian Trust

• VO85904

Across all three sites, we are looking for volunteers to support the running of the group, and volunteers to befriend attendees on a 1-2-1 basis. The group has Christ at the centre, and group volunteers need to have a Christian faith with a church connection. For those engaging in 1-2-1 support, a strong Christian faith is required, ideally with lived experience of addiction or experience of working in this area. All volunteer should help attendees feel welcomed and comfortable, whilst also maintaining appropriate boundaries, e.g. chatting and contributing to the group discussion.

Experience required

This role requires all attendees, including volunteers, to be vulnerable and open. Volunteers should be comfortable with this, and have healthily processed any trauma or experiences that may be touched upon in such a group. This is to ensure that a) the focus remains on the clients, and b) that volunteers are able to support clients using the context of their experience.

Travel details

There are currently three Bridge to Freedom groups in Edinburgh, their locations are below; Tron Kirk, Moredun (more details on request) Thursdays, 7-9pm; Gorebridge Parish Church (more details on request), Fridays 2-4pm; Leith (more details on request) Monday 2-4pm.

Travel expenses

Regular volunteers are entitled to claim up to £3.60 per day for travel expenses (£4.50 if multiple buses are required).

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