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Volunteer Befriender - Equal Futures
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time or Part Time
Reference: 043992
We have multiple opportunities available to cover the following areas:
- Edinburgh & Lothians Areas
- North Lanarkshire
- Ayrshire Area
Help make a difference to the lives of disabled people in your community, by becoming part of Equal Futures volunteer befriending opportunity.
Through Circles of Support, befriending and social events, Equal Futures promotes social inclusion and creates connections for people with a learning disability or Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and their family carers.
Our Befrienders play a crucial role within society by simply providing someone with a friend to connect with.
We provide support for people aged 16 and over and work across 10 local authority areas: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scottish Borders, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, Perthshire, East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire.
By joining our caring and knowledgeable team you will support someone to improve their self-esteem and help build their confidence, allowing them to access opportunities they might previously have been isolated from. This may include going for walks, participating in clubs or classes together, or attending Equal Future’s social events.
You will benefit from training and on-going skills development, and will receive friendly and professional support from our Project Co-ordinator. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, and will work flexibly with you to ensure your volunteering journey is a positive and satisfying experience.
You’ll enjoy lots of benefits being a Volunteer Befriender, such as:
- Learning from an experienced and knowledgeable team
- Meeting new people and sharing insights - Volunteering on a flexible basis that fits in with your life
- Access to free training and regular support - Social opportunities with other volunteers
- Improved self-esteem and confidence - Improved communication skills
- Advantageous for relevant careers - Reduced loneliness and better mental health
- Feeling valued in our friendly team - Seeing the difference that you’re making
Thank you for showing interest in this opportunity. For further information or to apply, please contact us on:
Edinburgh and Lothians area: Jane.Mcallister@equalfutures.org.uk / 07718 269579
North Lanarkshire area: Donna.McCallum@equalfutures.org.uk / 07921 397615
Ayrshire area: Kelly.Malyan@equalfutures.org.uk / 07772 890353
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For the purpose of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent.
This role is subject to a relevant PVG check should you be offered the position.
Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way to support everyones safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.
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