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Volunteer Helpline - Listener
When We Need You
From 05/02/2003 onwards
About Opportunity
People with the ability to listen and relate to people who are upset and vulnerable. Training given in listening skills, communication skills, self awareness, mental health awareness. We work as part of a skilled team in an atmosphere of openess and mutual support, and self improvement. Ability to be self aware is very important.
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About Borderline Helpline
To provide listening and support on a freephone helpline for those suffering emotional distress.
Skills & Experience
Ability to respect others, be self aware and willingness to learn new skills.
Travel Details
Meetings and calls are taken in the central borders, but we pay 30p a mile for people to attend meetings.
Restrictions
none
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, References
Training and Induction Details
2 weekends and 2 evenings initial training. Team meetings are one evening per month. Approx. 2 weekend team training events.
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Mental health
Expenses Detail
Public transport reimbursed. Mileage 30p per mile to call centre and meetings All refreshments provided
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
3 hours per Week. Minimum Commitment: 1 Year
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
12
Reference Code
54-128
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Riverside House
Ladhope Vale
TD1 1BT
Contact: Volunteer Centre Borders
Tel: 0845 602 3921
Email: enquiries@vcborders.org.uk
Website: http://www.vcborders.org....
