supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Casework Volunteer
with Royal Air Forces Association.
About this opportunity: | The RAF Association is a member-led, welfare charity that exists to ensure that all members of the RAF community are supported, when they require it • The caseworker's role is at the heart of this charity objective and volunteers undertaking this role will be helping us to deliver this support to the RAF community • The role is about supporting and listening to an individual and assessing their needs - this can include anything from helping them to complete a form, applying for funding for a wet-room or new white goods • Caseworkers may also need to gather complex information and ask questions regarding finances and health conditions • You would be required to provide clear and precise information on these topics • A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | The Association offers a 2-day tutor-led training course, upon completion of the training course the volunteer will achieve a Level 2 Information and Advice qualification accredited through the AIM Qualification and Assessment Group. Further/refresher training is also available. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Travel expenses discussed on individual basis for face to face meetings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Patience and Empathy
Capability of working with a wide variety of people
Good listener
Ability to maintain boundaries
Reliability
Good IT skills
Confidentiality | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | The opportunity is home based but access to a vehicle would be useful, as the volunteer my be required to conduct a home visit. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |