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Advisor

Published: 28/11/2006 Updated: 12/03/2012
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Advisor

When We Need You

From 31/01/2012 onwards

About Opportunity

This is your chance to join a busy and welcoming team to provide advice and information to people living in the Maryhill area that are having problems with for example debt, welfare benefits, housing, or their employer. It’s a challenging but rewarding role. You’ll be provided with comprehensive training and on going support from experienced advisers to do it. Plus you’ll have access to on line information so that you’ll be able to provide excellent and accurate information. We will pay your travel expenses so that you are not out of pocket. Maryhill CAB has been running for 30 years and has an excellent reputation. Our volunteers are of all ages and each has his/her own reasons for being an Adviser. Some do it to gain experience, others to boost their job prospects, many to make friends and be part of something. All do it to make a positive and real difference to the lives of others. We ask you to give us two half days a week or one full day (6 hours). We would love to hear from you! **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. When will I receive a response?: 3 working days for arrangements to send an application form by post. How soon after contact will my volunteering begin?: As soon as the next training course starts of which they will be notified of.

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About Citizens Advice Bureau

To advise, inform and represent clients of the service.

Skills & Experience

The adviser role involves speaking to clients, identifying their issues, working with others to identify possible solutions, explaining possible solutions to clients, helping clients to take their own decisions, writing up case notes, dealing with for example benefits agency, credit companies, landlords on behalf of clients. It helps if you are comfortable with other people and enjoy working as part of a team. We are here to assist people with their entitlements. Our service is free, impartial and strictly confidential.

Travel Details

Maryhill CAB, G20 8TS Buses 8, 40, 61 plus 5 minutes from Maryhill Train Station.

Restrictions

Due to nature of the work a level of maturity is required.

Requirements

Induction/Training, Informal Chat

Training and Induction Details

A comprehensive training programme is provided

Work Type

Advice / Information giving

Client Group

Human / Civil rights/ Justice

Expenses Detail

We reimburse volunteers their expenses. We reimburse public travel costs and can pay mileage.

Accessibility Details

Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet

Frequency & Commitment

We ask you to give us two half days a week or one full day (6 hours).No minimum commitment.

Minimum Age

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

Volunteers Required

10

Reference Code

33-193

Opportunity Provided By

Volunteer Centre Glasgow

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Contact Details


25 Avenuepark Street
Maryhill
Glasgow
Scotland
G20 8TS


Contact: Norrie Murray
Tel: 0141 948 0204
Email: norriemurray@maryhillcab.cason...
Website: http://www.cas.org.uk/Get...

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