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Befriender
When We Need You
From 15/08/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
Help to broaden the opportunities and experiences available to an adult with a learning disability. This is a chance to truly enhance the quality of someone's life by giving them your time and valuable 1-1 attention. Befrienders and service users are matched according to interests and personality - you will be taking part in social activities together, for example visits to the cinema, football, swimming or attending music concerts. Not only will you be enjoying activities together, but also enjoying each other's company. Each befriending match is unique, but you can be assured the relationship you build will enhance lives. **HOW DO I 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. We will then arrange to send an application form to you. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days please contact the Volunteer Centre. It should take around 4-6 weeks to start volunteering with us, dependant on receipt of PVG scheme membership.
Availability
Flexible
About Fair Deal
Fair Deal is located in Castlemilk which is an area of multiple deprivation and high levels of unemployment. Fair Deal wants to provide opportunities for local people to volunteer to both increase their awareness and acceptance of people with Learning Disabilities and to better connect people whom the organisation support within the local community.Volunteering opportunities will be a positive experience for volunteers and provide them with many transferrable skills for employment.
Skills & Experience
Volunteers should have good listening skills, be reliable and honest. Punctuality and an awareness of the need for confidentiality as well as an awareness of and commitment to equality and diverstiy is also required for this role.
Travel Details
Service users live mainly in and around the Castlemillk area, however the location of the activity will vary.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
All volunteers will have an induction to their volunteering role which will involve an overview of the relevant policies and procedures as well as identifying any required training. Volunteers will also receive a personal development folder.
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Learning Disabilities
Expenses Detail
Travel to the volunteering placement will be paid to a maximum of £4 per day. Agreed reasonable expenses incurred for activities will also be paid.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Volunteers would be expected to give a minimum of 4 hours per week. A minimum of 6 weeks commitment is required. One weeks notice preferred if resigning.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
33-3790
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
355a Tormusk Road
Castlemilk
Glasgow
G45 0HF
Contact: Roy Campbell
Tel: 0141 634 4996
Email: roycampbell@fair-deal.org
Website: http://www.fair-deal.org
