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NHS Lothian
- VO100887
This is an opportunity to support adults with a Learning Disability to engage with their community, and for volunteers to gain an understanding into the work of the Learning Disability Team. Volunteers will support clients to work towards a goal they have set, on a weekly basis (which can include evenings and weekends, for a minimum of 6 months). This might be to join a group, get more active, get used to public transport or to socialise in the community. Volunteers might also be asked to find out about activities that their client may enjoy.
Experience required
• Enthusiastic, dedicated, confident
• Good listening and communication skills
• Comfortable making small talk and starting a conversation
• Empathic, patient, and non-judgemental
• Punctual and reliable
• A warm, friendly, professional approach
• Respect for confidentiality and boundaries
Travel details
Midlothian Wide, volunteer location taken into consideration when matching with client
Travel expenses
Travel expenses will be paid within Lothian to cover public transport costs or 28p per mile.
Support
Training details
Training usually on Teams followed by local induction. Support from Voluntary Service Manager and named contact in Learning Disability Team
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
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 Learning Disability Team Volunteer Befriender with NHS Lothian
Susan Rose, NHS Lothian
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