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Citizens Advice Bureau are a network of independent charities. Each CAB helps people in its community by providing free and confidential advice, information and support. People seek help about a wide range of issues including: benefits, debt and money advice, work related problems, consumer issues, relationships and housing. Volunteers learn by 'shadowing' experienced advisers and undertaking a training programme. They are then supervised while delivering advice until they are competent enough to be approved as 'Licensed Advisers'.
CAB training and experience is valued by employers and many volunteers find it helpful in developing their careers. Most volunteers also find that being part of the CAB team and working to help their clients boost their own health and well being.
Experience required
No specific qualifications required but you will need good communication skills. You will also need to be confident in using a computer for email, internet research and keeping records.
Travel details
Market House, Lerwick.
Support
Training details
Full advisor training programme must be undertaken for volunteer to become a Licensed Advisor. Ongoing opportunities for training.
Taster
We can arrange for you to meet with a current volunteer so you can find out what is involved.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
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Frequency & commitment
4-6 hours per week.
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Volunteer Advisor with Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau Shetland
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Shetland:
Contact name: Kathleen Williamson
Email address: kathleen.williamson@shetland.org
Phone: 01595 743910
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