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Befriender
When We Need You
From 24/07/2009 onwards
About Opportunity
The role of the befriender would be to support people with disabilities to take an active role in their local community. This may be to get to the shops, visit the cinema or go to visit a museum or other places of interest or to attend a local group. The role may include travelling on public transport or on foot. Use of a car would be an added bonus but not essential. Some of our members are wheelchair users.
Availability
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About Ability Centre
The Ability Centre day provides support services to adults with physical disabilities. The aim is to promote personal personal independence and promote integration and participation of disabled people in the community.
Skills & Experience
General life skills, willingness to share interests with others, good sense of humour, treats people as equals. The person would be supporting people who could be seen as vulnerable so would need to be trustworthy and reliable.
Travel Details
The opportunity takes place either at the Ability centre or in the local community. At present opportunities are mainly in the Central Borders and are during day times hours.
Restrictions
No restrictions
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
The induction would cover core values and how to support adults with disabilities and what is expected of their role. There could be opportunities to attend first aid courses etc.
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Physical disability
Expenses Detail
We would pay costs of public transport, car mileage (36pper mile) and out of pocket expenses.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
minimum of 2 hours per week
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
6
Reference Code
54-770
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Riverside House
Ladhope Vale
TD1 1BT
Contact: Volunteer Centre Borders
Tel: 0845 602 3921
Email: enquiries@vcborders.org.uk
Website: http://www.vcborders.org....
