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Peer Speaker
When We Need You
From 04/06/2008 onwards
About Opportunity
Feedback through Help the Aged from older peoples groups and forums have shown that people respond better to information given by peers. The feel the person may have better understanding of their own situation. Therefore Help the Aged have started a Peer Speaking Project which includes the Highland area. We are aiming to recruit older volunteers locally and offer training and support. Volunteers will then go on to give talks to local groups.
Availability
Flexible
About Help the Aged
Help the Aged fight for disadvantaged older people in the UK and overseas. Our aims through information, campaigning, policy, rants, fundraising and development work are to combat poverty, reduce isolation, challenge neglect, defeat ageism and prevent future deprivation.
Skills & Experience
Enthusiasm, willingness to learn and share information.
Travel Details
Local Older peoples groups in Highland
Restrictions
The object of the project is to provide groups with speakers who are peers to the target audience
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Elderly
Expenses Detail
All reasonable out of pocket expenses will be met
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Apprx 8 hours by December 2008
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 55 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
44-714
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Community Centre
King Street
IV12 4BQ
Contact: Signpost
Tel: 01667 453055
Email: nairn@signpost-inc.org
Website: http://www.signpost-inc.o...
