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Befriender
When We Need You
From 04/06/2010 onwards
About Opportunity
Key provides support for adults with learning difficulties and physical disabilities living in their own home or with family. The type of support varies however we endeavour to provide people with a full range of lifestyle choices so that they can attain their aspirations and dreams. Befrienders are an important part of this. You will be matched with one of our service users and spend a few hours each fortnight or month with them. This may involve doing any number of social activities together, such as going for coffee, to the cinema, concerts or places of particular interest. Our service users reside across Glasgow so we will try to match you to someone in your local area. Previous experience is not necessary although all practical and people skills are valued and volunteers must have a genuine interest in helping people. HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? If you are interested in this opportunity please get in touch with us using the contact details on this page. Alternatively you can register your interest directly using the Register Interest facility. If you do not receive a response within 7 working days, please contact the Volunteer Centre. We will then arrange for you to attend a Volunteer Information Session. It generally takes around 5-6 weeks after you contact us to get you started volunteering.
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About KEY Community Supports (Glasgow South)
We are a large organisation working with adults who have learning disabilities and physical disabilities. We support people in their own home and communities and endeavour to provide people with as wide a range of social, educational and vocational opportunities as possible. This enables people to live the lifestyles they choose, maximise their potential and achieve their aspirations.
Skills & Experience
All practical and people skills are valued and volunteers must have a genuine interest in helping people.
Travel Details
Befriending takes place glasgow wide - we will try to match you with someone in your local area.
Requirements
Application Form, Informal Chat, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
We offer foundation training around work practice and value base and an induction to help orientate volunteers around the PI and lunch club culture. Volunteers have a manager who provides guidance and support.
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Learning Disabilities
Expenses Detail
Travel and lunch costs.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2-4 hours per fortnight or month (but we can be flexible with timings). Minimum commitment - 6 months.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
5
Reference Code
33-3139
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
The Pearce Institute
840 – 860 Govan Road
Glasgow
Scotland
G51 3UU
Contact: Sarah Paterson
Tel: 0141 440 1379
Email: sarah.paterson@communitylifest...
Website: http://www.keycommunitysu...
