Benefits Volunteer
When We Need You
From 01/02/2012 onwards
About Opportunity
As the progression of Motor Neurone Disease is very quick, a person's financial circumstances can change very rapidly and they may not know what benefits and services they can be entitled to or how to access these. The benefits volunteer will be required to either meet the clients in their own homes or at the drop in centre within MND Scotland's HQ and assist them with completing forms such as the blue badge, housing and council tax benefits or advising them of what services they are entitled to from their local authority. The volunteer will also be responsible for handing in the forms to the appropriate local authority office, showing original documentation and obtaining a receipt which has to be posted to the Welfare and Benefits Officer and then to hand deliver the original documentation back to the client again.
Availability
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Flexible
About MND Scotland
MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland which provides care, support, information and advice to people affected by Motor Neurone Disease. There are roughly 150 people a year in Scotland diagnosed with the condition and life expectancy is between 2 - 5 years after diagnosis.
Skills & Experience
Good admin and IT skills
legible handwriting
good level of written english
patient and able to communicate with someone with a speech disability
Restrictions
Cannot supervise minors
Requirements
Must be a fluent english speaker and writer
Reference checks
Must attend appropriate training courses
Must complete a PVG Scheme check
Training and Induction Details
Induction Training
Induction Day Required
Ongoing Training
MND Awareness session
Training on how to complete the forms
2 onsite shadowing sessions with Welfare and Benefits Officer and 2 reverse sessions
Work Type
Administrative / Office Work
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Carers
Elderly
Physical disability
Expenses Detail
45p per mile car mileage or public transport rates. Telephone calls will be reimbursed. Expense forms are submitted monthly and paid out by cheque.
Frequency & Commitment
Variable, roughly 6 hours per month during office hours after training
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Tags
benefitsadviceformfillingvisitingclientshomes
Reference Code
VMP Ref: 688
Contact Details
76 Firhill Road
Glasgow
G20 7BA
Contact: Dawn Hamilton
Tel: 0141 945 1077
Email: dawn.hamilton@mndscotland.org....
Website: http://www.mndscotland.or...
