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Volunteer Assistant
When We Need You
From 24/08/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
VCInvolve are looking for volunteers to become Volunteer Assistants who would be supporting volunteers in the West Dunbartonshire area. Our Volunteer Assistants will be working with volunteers who have a perceived barrier that has previously inhibited them from volunteering. The barriers are wide ranging and could include the volunteers having a physical/sensory impairment, learning disabilities/difficulties, criminal record, having English as a second language, etc. The role of the Volunteer Assistant would be to support the volunteers in undertaking their volunteering opportunity such as accompanying them to their opportunity and/or being with them while they undertake their 2 – 3 hours volunteering and/or meeting them regularly to discuss how they are getting on volunteering. All Volunteer Assistants will receive 4 weeks training from, and be supported in their role by, the Supported Volunteer Advisers as well as accessing relevant training
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About West Dunbartonshire CVS
Our core purpose as West Dunbartonshire's Third Sector Interface is to represent, advise, support and develop all levels of voluntary and community activity across West Dunbartonshire.
The core purpose is achieved by:
Assisting voluntary and community organisations to come together for common purposes. Enabling local people to gain access to decision making processes and planning processes which affect their community. Presenting the common policies and concerns of voluntary and community organisations. Exploring local needs, identifying and locating resources for the benefit of all voluntary and community organisations
Our Volunteering service promotes and increases the profile of volunteering within West Dunbartonshire. Our aim is to increase the number of opportunities for people to volunteer, promoting opportunities and increasing the number of local residents giving their time for the benefit of the community.
Skills & Experience
Good communication skills, empathy. integrity, non-judgemental and the ability to support peopel that have higher support needs.
Travel Details
Out and About in West Dunbartonshire
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Training includes, role of the Volunteer Assistant, attitudes and values, boundaries and communication skills and basic information on disabilities/impairments
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Offenders and ex-offenders
Expenses Detail
Public transport costs & mileage paid, out of pocket expenses as agreed with Advisor.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Minimum commitment: 6 months, for continuity with supported volunteer
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
15
Reference Code
61-797
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Arcadia Business Centre
Miller Lane
G81 1UJ
Contact: Volunteer Centre West Dunbartonshire
Tel: 0141 941 0886
Email: volunteering@wdcvs.com
Website: http://www.wdcvs.com
