voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteer Befriender Volunteer Opportunity No. VO58538 - Created/last updated: 14/12/2023 | Opportunity |
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. |