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Citizen Advocate

Volunteering opportunity with Dunfermline Advocacy

Organisation
Dunfermline Advocacy
Type
Advocacy / Human Rights
Benefits
Human / Civil rights/ Justice
Age
16 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Expenses will be discussed on an individual basis.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO104164 · updated 29 April 2026

About this opportunity

Citizen Advocates are ordinary people who are interested in safeguarding the rights of vulnerable adults in the community. Citizen Advocacy matches local volunteers with vulnerable adults in the community to provide invaluable support and friendship, giving each individual a chance to have their voice heard, to know their rights, and to be empowered to make informed choices about their lives.
Volunteer Advocates spend time getting to know their Partner and understanding what issues are important to them. They provide support to help make decisions, allow their Partner to put forward their own views, and most importantly, are a friendly face and companion.
Dunfermline Advocacy matches volunteers with partners based on interests, personality, location etc. Whether it’s a blether over coffee, a game of pool, or a walk in the park, volunteers and their partners choose the activities they do together.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

Induction will consist of 1:1 training with staff member & group training with other volunteers. Including a session on human rights in Citizen Advocacy. Ongoing training on offer on a regular basis as relevant. Support always available as needed from a named staff member with regular review meetings for support.

Experience

Dunfermline Advocacy looks for ordinary responsible people, with a positive attitude towards vulnerable people. They need to be able to put across the wishes of their Advocacy Partner, be patient, a good listener and willing to make an open-ended friendship.

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References

Travel

This is a flexible opportunity with no set days, times or schedules. Volunteers and their partners decide where they meet and when, and what they want to do together.

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