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• Citizen Advocate (Cupar Area) with Include Me Volunteer Opportunity No. VO90426 - Created/last updated: 08/02/2023

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  About this opportunity:	Include Me is a small grass roots charity established in 2008 to match and support local volunteers as Citizen Advocates for adults aged 16-65 living in North East Fife who are vulnerable, isolated and at risk of being excluded from their communities. The organisation has a strong commitment to social justice, inclusion and personal choice and believe everyone has a right to participate in decisions made about their lives. Becoming a volunteer Citizen Advocate gives you a unique opportunity to meet and get to know a person living locally who needs trusted, reliable and independent support and friendship from someone who chooses to spend time with them. Citizen Advocates help people to voice their views, make informed decisions and become more included in their local community. They also spend time socially with their partner, often doing things together they both enjoy e.g. cycling, walking, dancing or visiting the cinema.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	16
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Before being matched with an advocacy partner, volunteers are provided with 1:1 training and group training with other new volunteers. These may be delivered in person or via a digital platform. Volunteers can meet with another Citizen Advocate to find out more about the role. Once you are matched with an advocacy partner their designated Worker will carry out a training needs analysis with you and identify and access further training if appropriate. You will be supported and offered training, if necessary, to use online meeting platforms such as Zoom and offered other training opportunities as they arise.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Travel expenses can be reimbursed
  Experience required:	Volunteers don't need to have any professional knowledge or experience. You need to be non-judgemental, a good listener, have compassion & patience, a strong sense of fairness & a belief in social inclusion. You need to be prepared to speak out for your advocacy partner and safeguard their interests. You should also agree that everyone has the right to be respected, valued & have equality of opportunity.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	Must be adults
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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  To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

  
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