Advice Line Cost of Living Volunteer

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
VO102860

Our Advice Line volunteers provide an important welcome to our services by helping people with our conditions work towards a personal goal.

Our specialist Cost of Living volunteers provide information and guidance via telephone and/or video call to people who are experiencing financial issues in relation to their health condition.

Volunteer from home for a minimum of one hour per week, between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Our Cost of Living role would suit someone with helpline or call centre experience, or someone studying towards a career in healthcare. We will provide all the training and support you need.

Join us as an Advice Line volunteer today and help improve the lives of people in Scotland affected by chest and heart conditions, Long Covid and stroke.

Experience required

Excellent listening and communication skills are essential for this role, as well as the ability to volunteer independently with guidance and support. Volunteers must understand the need for confidentiality and boundaries, and must be comfortable using IT equipment and databases for the purpose of the role (training and support will be provided).

Travel details

This opportunity is home-based.

Travel expenses

Authorised out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. These should be discussed with your line manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the CHSS Volunteer Expenses Policy.

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Training details

All necessary training will be provided, including: Safeguarding Adults (L2) E-Learning; Conditions Awareness training; GDPR UK: Essentials E-Learning; Cyber Security Awareness E-Learning; and Roles & Boundaries training.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
To undertake your role, you must be age 18 or over. In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) Scheme in Scotland (PVG).