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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Advocacy Service Team Volunteer

https://voiceability.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3336374?cid=1938&t=Volunteer-for-VoiceAbility-across-Scotland

Can you help promote services to local people in your community? Can you help at events and awareness raising sessions?

You could help improve access to services in your community.


This role is ideal for people who already have a connection to their community or would like to build one.


The Service Team Volunteer role supports in the delivery of advocacy and other services by:
• Helping clients understand about advocacy
• Attending events and awareness raising activities
• Networking and promoting our services and organisation
• Signposting to other services
• Building professional relationships and partnership working
• Supporting our community engagement programmes in your local area


Volunteering with VoiceAbility is ideal for people who have or want experience in human rights, health, care and wellbeing - but we care more about your values and empathy than your level of experience.


Volunteer, Ben’s priorities changed after a serious illness: “I wanted to give something back. It’s really rewarding as you get to use your knowledge and skills for a really good purpose.”


You’ll develop skills in communication and confidentiality, add experience and knowledge to your CV, and know you’re making a genuine difference to people’s lives.


As a volunteer you’ll receive full training, support from the volunteer team and your local advocates, and paid expenses.


Experience required

Volunteering with VoiceAbility is ideal for people who have or want experience in human rights, health, care and wellbeing - but we care more about your values and empathy than your level of experience.
Some beneficial skills and qualities to have are:
• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Empathy and patience when dealing with clients
• A knowledge of or interest in advocacy
• A basic level of IT literacy – email, docs
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team
• A commitment to the aims and ethos of VoiceAbility

Travel details

Volunteers must be able to travel in local area (meet clients, networking etc.) We do not have an office in the local area. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

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