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(Uist) Adviser
When We Need You
From 16/02/2004 onwards
About Opportunity
Train to advise your fellow citizens on anything and everything from benefits, housing, employment, who needs a tv licence to the responsibility of owning a pet. We can build on your interests. 13/1/12 - See notes
Availability
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About Citizens Advice Bureau
The aims of the citizens advice bureau are: To ensure that individuals do not suffer through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available, or through an inability to express their needs effectively. To exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, both locally and nationally.
Skills & Experience
An ability to get on with people. Good listener. sense of justice.
Travel Details
At the office although there are opportunities to travel through out the island, as we offer a hom,e visiting service to those who cannot manage into the office. Travel expenses paid.
Restrictions
no
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Introduction to office and systems. 20 basic units to be worked through covering topics from benifits to employment, law and goverment to housing. other training courses offered by Citizens Advice Scotland on the mainland ( funded).
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Human / Civil rights/ Justice
Expenses Detail
yes
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
4 hours per Week
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
6
Reference Code
64-54
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
45 Winfield way
Balivanich
Scotland
HS7 5LH
Contact: Helen Maclean
Tel: 01870602421
Email: bureau@uistcab.casonline.org.u...
