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• Friendz Volunteer (Fife) with Down's Syndrome Scotland (This is not a Fife-based organisation). Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101094 - Created/last updated: 07/08/2024

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  About this opportunity:	Want to make a difference? Want to do something fun and inspirational with a serious impact? Become a Friendz Volunteer with Down's Syndrome Scotland! Social isolation and loneliness have a major impact on the health, well-being, and life expectancy of adults with Down's Syndrome. Down's Syndrome Scotland's exciting new Friendz Meetups programme aims to tackle the loneliness and social isolation experienced by adults with Down's syndrome across Fife. Friendz volunteers will form part of a team of trained, skilled, volunteers who will support small groups of adults with Down's syndrome to come together for monthly social, community Meetups. By becoming a Friendz volunteer you can help adults with Down's syndrome get out and about more, grow friendships, build their community confidence, self-esteem, and independence skills by leading group activities, engaging with group members and providing peer support.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	All volunteers will undertake an online induction training which will take place in two blocks of 3 hours with an additional 1-hour online inclusion training course. An ongoing training programme will reflect the support needs of the volunteers. Volunteers will receive supervision on a formal and informal basis with additional peer support sessions.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - They reimburse public transport rates and mileage at 45p per mile where applicable. They also cover the costs of activities that volunteers take part in with the group. Also they make every effort to set up activities which will have accessible facilities wherever possible.
  Experience required:	#NAME?
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	The Friendz Meetups programme is designed for adults with Down's syndrome aged 18+ including older adults so we would like to match the groups with individuals in a peer capacity or with the potential to take a lead a group of vulnerable adults
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Various locations across Fife - volunteers will be matched locally.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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