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Worker for Dementia Helpline
When We Need You
From 01/10/2007 onwards
About Opportunity
You can work from home with a landline telephone or at our Edinburgh office. We will give you training and ongoing support. There is a minimum commitment of one shift per fortnight. There are 4 shifts during the day and 1 overnight shift. Staff receive few calls overnight and don’t have to stay awake. The Helpline receives over 5,500 calls each year. An interest in dementia or personal/professional experience of the illness is preferable. “HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? Ideally email (or ring us) using the REGISTER INTEREST button below/phone number on the right - you'll be able to get started if you successfully complete the procedures AND the next basic training course (scheduled for Jan/Feb '09) but you need to be able to commit to then doing 4 hrs per fortnight for 1 year. Glasgow office is wheelchair accessible and has a disabled toilet, and the Edinburgh office can accommodate people with some physical disability, but is not fully wheelchair accessible: we will endeavour to provide basic training in the appropriate location to suit your needs.”
Availability
Flexible
About Alzheimer Scotland - Dementia Helpline
To care for and campaign on behalf of people with dementia and their carers. To raise awareness of dementia within the public domain.
Skills & Experience
Life experience, a mature outlook, preferably personal or professional experience of dementia, ability/willingness to undertake lone working
Travel Details
Work from home. Training happens mostly in Edinburgh or Glasgow, and we pay for travel, accommodation and meals.
Restrictions
It’s unlikely to suit a person who doesn’t have a mature outlook on life. The work on the Helpline can be emotionally draining, and it’s more likely to suit someone who is emotionally mature and able to cope with not knowing the outcome of the call.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Other, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Training in October/November 4 day basic training over 2 weekends before going onto the Helpline. Ongoing training on Saturdays offered on a monthly basis. Support available at all times. Next training in April and May 2008
Work Type
Homebased Volunteering
Client Group
Mental health
Expenses Detail
We pay travel, accommodation and meals for training days.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Minimum is 1 daytime shift of 4-5 hours or one overnight shift per fortnight. Minimum commitment 1 year.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
48-522
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Lhanbryde Community Challenge
Robertson Road
IV30 8QQ
Contact: Volunteer Centre Moray
Tel: 01343 843705
Email: info@volunteermoray.org.uk
Website: http://www.volunteermoray...

