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Volunteer Buddy

Volunteer Edinburgh - Health and Wellbeing
VO73126

You can help change someone’s life through volunteering. We are looking for volunteer buddies to be matched with potential volunteers who need some support to volunteer because of a disability, mental health issue or other barrier. Depending on the needs of the volunteer you will possibly accompany the volunteer to meet the organisation, volunteer alongside them and continue to support them through meetings, phone calls, texts, emails etc. Full training and support will be provided.

Experience required

Ability to understand, empathise and listen.
Ability to communicate with volunteer, volunteer manager, referrer. A willingness to learn. Flexibility. Ability to communicate face to face, by email, text etc.

Travel details

Project is based at Volunteer Edinburgh, 222 Leith Walk. Volunteers will meet at a mutually agreed location and at the client’s volunteering.

Travel expenses

We will cover travel expenses and expenses to cover for example coffee when a buddy / volunteer have met up.

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Training details

Training takes place at Volunteer Edinburgh, 222 Leith Walk, EH6 5EQ. Matching should take place soon after.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

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Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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