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befriending
When We Need You
From 08/05/2008 onwards
About Opportunity
Volunteers are required to offer whatever time they can to befriend/support individuals within the local community. This could be as little as one hour per month.There will be no personal care tasks and for any other support needs full training will be given as required. Volunteers will not be asked to do anything they do not feel comfortable about and we will try as far as possible to match individuals with similar interests. All volunteers will be given training and on going support by the Volunteer Coordinator. Examples of the role are: -Driving -Tea & a chat -Outing to cinema/swimming/seaside/concerts/football etc -Time spent in the persons home -Arts & Crafts -Work in the garden There are more examples specific to the individual personalities we support.Volunteers are a valuable part of the team supporting our service users and this is recognised in the support and training offered to all volunteer. HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? You should contact Wendy Guo at Leonard Chesire Disability to make an enquiry by email or phone using the contact details on the right/select the REGISTER INTEREST button. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days, please contact the Volunteer Centre Glasgow. Arrangements will be made for an informal chat. It generally takes around 4-6 weeks after you contact us to get you started.
Availability
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About Leonard Cheshire
To offer disabled people recognition of fill human rights, excellence in care and support, awareness of their needs, opportunity to take active parts in running our services.We campaign for change & provide innovative services that give disabled people the opportunity to live life their way.
Skills & Experience
People dont have to have experience in care. We are looking for people who care about people and want to enable and empower them.We want people who are positive and are willing to advocate on behalf of our service users.
Restrictions
no gender restrictions
Requirements
Application Form, Informal Chat, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
All volunteers will undergo full training related to working in this field,for example Protection of Vulnerable Adults;Health & Safety;Disability Rights;Communication issues & methods;key policies and any other relevant training specific to an individual.
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Physical disability
Expenses Detail
All expenses incurred will be promptly reimbursed. Any direct expenses agreed in advance will be reimbursed to volunteer.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
whatever they can offer
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
20
Reference Code
33-370
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
22-24 Fulwood Avenue
Knightswood
Glasgow
Scotland
G13 4AB
Contact: Paul Ramsden
Tel: 0141 954 5900
Email: paul.ramsden@lcdisability.org
Website: http://www.leonardcheshir...
