Virtual Peer Support Volunteer (Long Covid)

• Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

• VO99991

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives.

CHSS have an established online support group for those living with Long Covid. It's a safe space for those affected by Long Covid to talk about their condition, share their experiences, and get support to live their lives to the full. We are looking for volunteers to help run the online group which on every Tuesday 2-3pm on Zoom.

Experience required

Good listening and communication skills; good computer skills; reliable, patient and empathetic; encouraging and supportive; respectful of the opinions of others; understand the need for confidentiality; ability to maintain boundaries; ability to commit to initial and ongoing training and development; ambassador for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.

Travel details

Home-based.

Travel expenses

Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be re-imbursed. These should be discussed with your line manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Volunteer Expenses Policy.

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Training details

CHSS will provide Access to a bespoke range of training and development to support you in your role.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) Scheme in Scotland (PVG).

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

We are looking for volunteers to help run the online group which on every Tuesday 2-3pm on Zoom.

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

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Argyll & Bute, Edinburgh, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Dundee, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Lothian, East Renfrewshire, Falkirk, Fife, Glasgow, Highland, Inverclyde, Midlothian, Moray, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Orkney, Perth & Kinross, Renfrewshire, Scottish Borders, Shetland, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Stirling, West Dunbartonshire, West Lothian, and Na h-Eileanan Siar.

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