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When We Need You
From 17/06/2003 onwards
About Opportunity
"What's the address of the Chinese embassy?" "I've got this big electricity bill and I don't know how I'm going to pay it." "My daughter's being bullied at school. What can I do about it?" "My father's disabled and my mother's looking after him. Surely they can get some help?" We need you to answer this sort of question, and many more. We can offer you: initial and on-going training, support, companionship, satisfaction of a job well done and out of pocket expenses. As a Citizens Advice Volunteer you will advise people on benefits, consumer, debt, employment, legal and housing issues.
Availability
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About D&G Citizens Advice Service
To ensure that individuals do not suffer through a lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs effectively. Equally to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services both locally and nationally.
Skills & Experience
Experience of life, an open mind, an ability to work in a team, a commitment to equal opportunities, a willingness to undergo training, the ability to communicate with members of the public.
Travel Details
There are offices at: 19a Bank Street, ANNAN. Tel: 01461 201012 (10.00am to 1.00pm) 81-85 Irish Street, DUMFRIES. Tel: 01387 252456 (10.00am to 4.00pm) 3 St Andrew Street, CASTLE DOUGLAS. Tel: 01556 502190 (10.00am to 4.00pm) 23 Lewis Street, STRANRAER. Tel: 01776 706354 (10.00am to 4.00pm)
Restrictions
Confidentiality
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Training courses are held at least twice a year. They offer a comprehensive training course that lasts 1 day per week for 12 weeks.
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Anti poverty work
Expenses Detail
Travel expenses are generally paid monthly but this would depend on the volunteer's circumstances. We pay public transport rates or a milage rate of 22p per mile.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
8 hours per Week
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
12-91
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
the hub
24-26 Friars Vennel
DG1 2RL
Contact: Volunteer Action Dumfries and Galloway
Tel: 01387 267311
Email: info@volunteeraction.co.uk
Website: http://www.volunteeractio...
