Volunteering Opportunity: VO104164

• Citizen Advocate
  with Dunfermline Advocacy.

  Created/last updated: 29/04/2026

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Citizen Advocates are ordinary people who are interested in safeguarding the rights of vulnerable adults in the community  •  Citizen Advocacy matches local volunteers with vulnerable adults in the community to provide invaluable support and friendship, giving each individual a chance to have their voice heard, to know their rights, and to be empowered to make informed choices about their lives  •  Volunteer Advocates spend time getting to know their Partner and understanding what issues are important to them  •  They provide support to help make decisions, allow their Partner to put forward their own views, and most importantly, are a friendly face and companion  •  Dunfermline Advocacy matches volunteers with partners based on interests, personality, location etc  •  Whether it's a blether over coffee, a game of pool, or a walk in the park, volunteers and their partners choose the activities they do together  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	16
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Induction will consist of 1:1 training with staff member & group training with other volunteers. Including a session on human rights in Citizen Advocacy. Ongoing training on offer on a regular basis as relevant. Support always available as needed from a named staff member with regular review meetings for support.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Expenses will be discussed on an individual basis.
  Experience required:	Dunfermline Advocacy looks for ordinary responsible people, with a positive attitude towards vulnerable people. They need to be able to put across the wishes of their Advocacy Partner, be patient, a good listener and willing to make an open-ended friendship.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	This is a flexible opportunity with no set days, times or schedules. Volunteers and their partners decide where they meet and when, and what they want to do together.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.