Community Ambassador

• A Listening Ear

• VO92675

A listening Ear provides a befriending service to people who are isolated and vulnerable, offering friendship, signposting, information and referral to other appropriate agencies. A Listening Ear is an open access service serving the communities of Dumfries and Galloway. Role Descriptor •Volunteer Ambassadors will identify and develop relationships with key Community spaces/ assets in order to display and promote the services of A Listening Ear, replenishing literature as required. •Volunteer Ambassadors will develop an understanding of community or wellbeing events, for the purpose of promoting the work of A Listening Ear to develop referral pathways,. •Volunteer Ambassadors will support the Volunteer Coordinator in planning and hosting localised events such as group befriending sessions, festive get togethers or volunteer drop in sessions.

Experience required

• A good knowledge of their local community, organisations operating within and community spaces. • Non Judgemental. • Respectful and Caring Nature. • A good listener. • Reliable. • Good communication skills. • Able to maintain confidentiality.

Travel details

Opportunity based in Nithsdale

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Training details

Volunteers will be expected to complete induction training of 5x hour sessions delivered in person or virtually along with on going training on relevant and key topics.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Dumfries & Galloway.

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