Triage Volunteer -East Fife

• Citizens Advice and Rights Fife

• VO87689

Triage Volunteers are the first contact for clients seeking help for a variety of issues. They identify key information about the client’s issues and assess and agree whether signposting or a call back is the best route to support the clients and deal with the issues.

Main Tasks include:

-Assess clients enquiries using sensitive listening and questioning skills

-Identify key information about the enquiry including time limits, key dates and any requirement for urgent advice or action, using scripts and diagnostic tools

-Identify and summarise the essence of the enquiry

-Establish the client’s objectives

-Record cases – make an electronic record of the client’s details, in accordance with CASTLE recording requirements and CARF’s Quality Assurance Policy

-Keep up-to-date with advice and organisational updates by reading AdviserNet news items, relevant publications, internal email communication, intranet articles and online training

This is a great opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills. Volunteers will be provided with training and support. For a full list of tasks and to find out more please enquire with the Learning and Development officer.

Experience required

Able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Able to quickly sift through information and extract what is relevant
Be open and approachable
Open-minded and non-judgemental
Adhere to General Data Protection Regulations 2018
Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team
Have competent and confident IT skills

Travel details

Leven KY8 4PF
Cupar KY15 4TA

Travel expenses

We pay public transport rates and reimburse volunteers every month. Our mileage rate is 40p per mile for car users.

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Training details

Induction training and policies relevant to the role
Triage Volunteers will complete an appropriate amount of the Adviser Training Programme (ATP)
Training will be provided on the Triaging and relevant system software
Training will be offered internally to maintain competence or for development opportunities
Support is provided by the Bureau Co-ordinator during volunteering sessions and through Quality of Advice feedback
A Volunteer Progress Review is held on an annual basis with supervision and support meetings held in accordance with the Volunteer Support policy
Additional support may be provided by the Frontline Co-ordinator and/or the Learning and Development Officer

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

8 Hours per week

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Fife.

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