Volunteer Support Worker

Butterfly Trust (The) (Midlothian)
VO71885

Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive, life-limiting, genetically inherited condition with no cure. We are the leading provider of social support to the Cystic Fibrosis community of Scotland, providing face-to-face services for individuals and families, and access to the support needed to ensure they benefit from optimum homecare and enjoy the best quality of life.

Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference to the life of someone else, and an opportunity to enhance your own life and build new skills. The support worker undertakes tasks that make a real difference to the quality of life for the young people we support. He/she is our first point of contact with clients responding to requests that are often for practical help but also just someone to talk to. Support workers receive training to develop skills in understanding and completing official forms, and can be trained to provide advocacy if they wish to be more challenged.

Experience required

Good listeners, sensitive to other people’s feelings. Able to maintain confidentiality. Comfortable with completing official forms and attending meetings.

Travel details

Midlothian area, generally within a reasonable travelling distance of volunteer’s home. Travel is by car usually, or public transport on occasions when it is convenient.

Travel expenses

We reimburse travel (and subsistence when relevant) costs and agreed activity expenses monthly.

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Training details

Induction - introduction to the Trust and its services, to Cystic Fibrosis and its effects. Communication skills and self- awareness. Client-specific aspects of contact with client and vulnerable people awareness. Office-based designated manager providing support On-going training in DLA and PIP processes, housing applications etc.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 19
Full UK driving licence and access to a car is required.

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

Very flexible, depending on referrals and complexity of issues.

Volunteers (aged 19-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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