supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteer Befriender
with Fife Women's Aid.
About this opportunity: | Fife Women's Aid (FWA) are looking for Volunteer Befrienders to join their team • The Befriender Service offers support to women across Fife who have experienced domestic abuse • Their volunteer befrienders provide regular visits to women allowing the opportunity for interaction and a chance to talk • Volunteer Befrienders usually meet weekly for 1 - 2 hours where they encourage and support women to get out their home and do something together - like going for a walk, or a coffee or shopping • You may help her to find information and advice or maybe engage in a class in the local community • The goals of the befriender service are to ; Empower Women, Build Independence, Build Confidence, Reduce Isolation and Loneliness Full training and support will be offered throughout your time with FWA • You will have the option to attend volunteer meetings, training and social events throughout the year • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | no upper age limit has been specified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | No details were provided about the training made available to volunteers. Please contact us to find out more. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Expenses should be submitted monthly - all travel expenses (45p per mile for private vehicle), refreshments when meeting a client and any call costs incurred. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | FWA is an Equal Opportunities Employer. This post is restricted to female applicants. Being a women is considered an occupational requirement and a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim under section 9 of the Equality Act 2010. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | There are opportunities available Fife-wide. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |