voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Support Worker
with Butterfly Trust (Fife)Volunteer Opportunity No. VO84996 - Created/last updated: 19/11/2020
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: The support worker is our first point of contact with clients in their areas, responding to requests that are often for help. They provide social support in their local community for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis. They offer a listening ear and help to negotiate official systems that include housing, benefits, education, employment and independent living. The support worker role offers an opportunity to utilise your professional or personal life experience for the purpose of enhancing the life of a family or individual living with the impact of Cystic Fibrosis. Support workers can also be trained to provide advocacy if they wish to be more challenged, learn new skills or perhaps make good use of those they already have. Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 19 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: No details were provided about the training made available to volunteers. Please contact us to find out more. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Public transport and/or mileage if applicable at a rate of 30p per mile. Postage, stationery and refreshments when appopriateExperience required: Good verbal and written communication skills, sensitivity and an adaptable approach Restrictions on who can volunteer
age restriction - must have held a full driving licence for a minimum of 2 yearsApplication process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; Other; PVG membership required; References Taster available? Yes: One day induction event covering the condition, the Trust and its procedures, interpersonal skills, introduction to some of the official systems. Ongoing training covering individual official systems/forms in detail. Support from member of the Trust sta Travel Details The clients will be within a reasonable travelling distance of the support worker's home Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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Other Opportunities
Here are some shortcuts to other, similar opportunities:Butterfly Trust (Fife) has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Volunteer Befriender
- Volunteer Mentor
- Befriender for young people
Type of volunteering: Care / Support worker
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