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Escort/Support Worker
When We Need You
From 16/10/2002 onwards
About Opportunity
We are looking for enthusiastic people to assist with general support and activities that take place for young carers. This means basically being a good listener and being able to build a working relationship with young people up to the age of 18 years of age. Activities in the past have included horse riding, tubing and outings to the cinema. This volunteering opportunity can be further developed as need is identified either by volunteer, client or organisation. It is still a new scheme and is open to development ideas.
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About Young Carers Support Scheme
The scheme aims to provide information, support, advocacy, training and respite for young carers. 'Young Carer' is defined as: A person being under the age of 18 where one or both parents or other family member has some illness, disability or both. Young carers are care givers who are performing a range of duties and roles which in most cases places restrictions on their lives.
Skills & Experience
Good listener with good general life experience or understanding of issues affecting young carers. Ethusiastic and adventurous, and a good role model (some or all of the above). See notes.
Travel Details
We travel to a variety of locations usually by bus (Dial-a-Bus, etc). Volunteers may be able to be picked up locally or meet at Centre.
Restrictions
A level of maturity is required as children
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Induction into Policy & Procedures of Organisation and Health & Safety. Training into Child Protection and other subject identified by either volunteer or organisation.
Work Type
Youth Work
Client Group
Carers
Expenses Detail
Mileage rate of 25p per mile plus out of pocket expenses (not childcare).
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
4 hours per Month. Minimum Commitment: 6 Month
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
2-77
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Unit 9
Fraserburgh Business Centre
South Harbour Road
AB42 9TN
Contact: Volunteer Centre Aberdeenshire
Tel: 01346 585328
Email: north@vcaberdeenshire.org.uk
