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Volunteer Advocate
When We Need You
From 22/11/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
You will be providing Independent Advocacy for children and young people who are discriminated against, and for parents of children who have additional support needs. The volunteer will be working for clients who have problems with public services, including Education, Social Work, NHS and Housing. Volunteers will meet with clients, will help them to form their own informed views, and will support them to present their views and to challenge professionals.
Availability
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About Your Voice (Scotland) Ltd
To improve the ability of children and young people to form and express their own views, and to have these views listened to; To improve the ability of children and young people to influence decisions about their own lives; To promote opportunities for children and young people to influence policy; To promote equality and diversity, and to challenge discrimination against children and young people; To promote provision of support and services that children and young people are entitled to, or believe they need.
Skills & Experience
Volunteers will require excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a diplomatic approach to dealing with difficult situations.
Travel Details
The work will take place at locations across Lanarkshire, occasionally outside Lanarkshire, as and when required by clients. The Coatbridge office base is easily accessible by road and is on the 201 bus route and is close to Coatdyke train station (10 mins walk).
Restrictions
Disclosure Check & References will be required.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Induction, with specific training and additional training as required.
Work Type
Advocacy / Human Rights
Client Group
Children
Expenses Detail
We pay public transport costs and reimburse volunteers every week. We pay car mileage expenses each month at 45p per mile.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
4 hours per week, Flexible to suit. Minimum Commitment: 1 year
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
3
Reference Code
57-1127
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Unit 23, Coatbridge Business Centre
204 Main Street
Coatbridge
Scotland
ML5 3RB
Contact: Simon Webster
Tel: 01236 700108
Email: simon@urvz.org
Website: http://www.urvz.org
