Volunteering Opportunity: VO90000

• Citizen Advocate Lynebank Project
  with Dunfermline Advocacy.

  Created/last updated: 27/04/2023

  
  

  About this opportunity:	The Lynebank Project works with patients in the Forensic Learning Disabilities Unit's at Lynebank Hospital  •  Citizen Advocates are matched up on a one to one basis with a vulnerable adult who is currently an in-patient, where they will provide support and understanding at what can be a difficult and unknowing time  •  One of the units is a Scottish multi-regional unit, where patients may be far from their family and friends, making them isolated and feeling alone  •  Being matched with a Citizen Advocate volunteer who not only give some of their free time to help vulnerable people but specifically chooses to help you is incredibly significant and a powerful message that everybody counts and is worthwhile  •  While being an in-patient at the Learning Disability Forensic Units, if a person does not have family local, a Citizen Advocate may be the only person they see who is not paid to work with them  •
  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 - training currently all provided online. 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 look 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, non-judgemental and be a good listener.
  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 can determine the frequency and how they meet, with most partnerships meeting within the Lynebank Hospital grounds. Due to Covid-19, many of our partnerships keep in touch through calling or video calls, as well as in person when possible.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.