Carer Support Group Volunteer

Carers of East Lothian
VO92768

Responsibilities will include:
Help organising monthly carer support groups, including booking venues and inviting attendees, setting up and clearing down. In the case of an online group, this would involve providing administrative support via Zoom.
Attending groups along with a Carer Support Worker to help facilitate, including meeting and greeting, provision of refreshments and promoting discussion and peer support.

Experience required

good listening and communication skills
If an online group reasonable level of confidence with IT
Willingness to learn and develop skills
Genuine interest in improving support offered to carers in local area
A compassionate and non-judgemental attitude towards others.
Absolute respect for carers confidentiality
Ability to maintain boudaries and seek help and support where needed

Travel details

Volunteers will have access to CoEL offices at East Lothian Community Hospital. Groups will be run at different venues around East Lothian. Some groups are online.

Travel expenses

Volunteers will be reimbursed on a monthly basis for agreed expenses.

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Training details

Supervision with Volunteer and Training Coordinator. Opportunities to meet with and learn from other volunteers. If the volunteer begins to run regular sessions with CoEL, they will be provided with ongoing training and development opportunities.

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General induction to volunteering with Carers of East Lothian

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

3 hours a week

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