Facilitation Volunteer

• VOCAL Midlothian

• VO96097

To support the running of our carer events and activities programme and peer support events.

These events are announced quarterly, so you’ll be able to plan in advance which sessions you are available to support. By offering a warm welcome to our visiting carers, you’ll help them relax and feel at ease meaning they get the most from their training or social event.
· To provide a warm welcome to carers and professionals on arrival at the venue.
· To prepare refreshments for carers attending events
· To assist with the dissemination of housekeeping and health and safety information
· To keep a register of those at the event for admin and fire safety purposes.
· To support carers to participate appropriately in the events
· To make a note of any carers enquiries and pass them to the duty carer support team for action

Experience required

· Ability to build rapport with speakers and carer
· Adhere to confidentiality and maintain boundaries
· Good listener, listen more than speak
· Flexible to meet with the demands of the courses/sessions
· Confident to deal with difficult and challenging behaviours

Travel details

Good bus and train links (5 mins walk from Esbank) with ample parking nearby.

Travel expenses

Travel expenses are paid; public transport rates or 0.40p/mile

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Training details

Volunteer will be provided with induction programme, ongoing guidance, support and supervision meetings as required.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

3 hours per month and can be flexible

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