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NHS Lothian
- VO101339
Veterans First Point Lothian (V1P) provide free advice and support to anyone who has served in the Armed Forces in any capacity. V1P are looking for volunteers who would like to provide veterans with one-to-one support and help with the running of Wednesday and Thursday afternoon veteran drop-in sessions. Volunteers should bring their own experience in the armed forces and be able to use this appropriately to build trusting and meaningful relationships with those who are seeking support.
Peer Volunteers will support the drop-in service which is offered by Veterans First Point Lothian (V1P) to veterans within Lothian. Volunteers will act as a friendly face upon arrival to the service and a listening ear to those attending. Applicants must have served in the Armed Forces.
The drop-in sessions will take place at: V1P Lothian, 468 Gilmerton Road First Floor, Rothesay Wing, Edinburgh, EH17 7SA. These are held on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
In time, volunteers may travel around the city to support people to engage in community activities. This will be arranged to suit the volunteer and client.
Experience required
Volunteers must have their own experience in the armed forces. If they have accessed support, they must have been discharged for at least 1 year. We ask volunteers to be friendly and approachable with good interpersonal skills. Volunteers are asked to be non-judgemental and to act in a professional manner.
Travel details
Accessible by public transport.
Travel expenses
Expenses can be paid directly into volunteers' bank accounts. A form and receipts are required.
Support
Training details
Volunteers will receive induction and support from V1P staff as well as training and more general support as required from the NHS Lothian’s Voluntary Services team. Training will include safeguarding, boundaries and confidentiality, dealing with difficult situations, and mental health awareness.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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 Veterans First Point Drop-In Peer Volunteer with NHS Lothian
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 details and message will be sent to:
Rachel Honeyman, NHS Lothian
Rachel Honeyman, NHS Lothian
Email address: volunteer.enquiries@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Midlothian:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Midlothian
Email address: info@volunteermidlothian.org.uk
Phone: 07859 914587
Thank you for registering your interest in Veterans First Point Drop-In Peer Volunteer with NHS Lothian.
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