Volunteer Independent Advocate

• Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service

• VO38964

The role with Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service is to provide Independent Advocacy to vulnerable people across Dumfries and Galloway. To both empower and enable clients to be heard and to take as much control of their situation as is possible. Being an Independent Advocate involves listening and making sure the client’s thoughts and wishes are understood and that the clients' voice is heard. It is about the client being in control of their situation.
As well as having face-to-face and virtual meetings with your client there will be a requirement for all meetings and communications on the progression of the client’s case to be kept electronically. For this reason, you must have access to a laptop / computer, the internet and a landline or mobile phone. You must be able to keep confidences (organisational exceptions) and boundaries, express yourself clearly in verbal / written form, work as part of a team and on one’s own, be able to use email, word etc and carry out work electronically.

You will also be required to attend meetings with the client and source information to allow the person to make informed choices. You will make a difference to other people’s lives; develop new skills and meet new people and you will work alongside a small friendly team.

Travel details

Office F2, Hestan House, Crichton Business Park, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4TA

We require volunteers across the region to work within their local community.

Travel expenses

Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

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Training details

Volunteers are given training in Independent Advocacy and the legislation that we work under as well as ongoing training and support.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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Frequency & commitment

Flexible.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Dumfries & Galloway.

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