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Advisor
When We Need You
From 03/07/2003 onwards
About Opportunity
The CAB provides free and confidential advice on a huge range of topics. This includes; Housing Benefits, the law, money problems, care services and welfare rights. This post requires interviewing of clients, research, on going training, recording and updating case details, negotiation with outside agencies and basic administration. All volunteers must be able to work in a non-judgemental way.
Availability
Flexible
About Ross and Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau
The aims of the CAB are to ensure that no one suffers from lack of knowledge or prejudice, and to lobby local and national governement about aspects of social injustice. The CAB provides free and confidential advice on a huge range of topics ranging from housing, benefits, the law, money problems and welfare rights issues. If the CAB can't provide the answer, they know who can.
Skills & Experience
Some I.T. experience or a willingness to learn is required.
Travel Details
Dingwall or Alness CAB
Restrictions
Volunteers who are over 75 years of age would have to sign an Insurance Disclaimer.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Trainees spend 7 weeks initially working through the training units and will then be 'buddied' with an experienced advisor for a minimun of 7 weeks.
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Human / Civil rights/ Justice
Expenses Detail
Travel expenses of 25p per mile will be paid.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
6 hours per Week
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
15
Reference Code
41-103
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Thorfin House
Bridgend Business Park
IV15 9SL
Contact: Signpost
Tel: 01349-862431
Email: volunteering@rossvolact.org.uk
Website: http://www.rossvolact.org...
