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• Group Support Volunteer (step-by-step) with Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland Volunteer Opportunity No. VO69306 - Created/last updated: 27/04/2023

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  About this opportunity:	Step-by-Step is a project that supports bereaved people by giving them a chance to socialise and meet with others who have had similar experiences. Participants of the group will make collective decisions on the kind of activities or meaningful hobbies they want to undertake, so each fortnightly meeting could be totally different. Volunteers and members could attend a talk about local history; the next meeting they could be helping on an outing or a creative activity. There are 5 groups meeting fortnightly across Fife, and Cruse Scotland is looking for different volunteers to be a part of each one. Each meeting is no longer than an hour and a half, and you only need to volunteer for one, so it doesn't require a huge commitment. Just an hour and a half of your time could help to make a massive difference in the lives of members who are experiencing grief.
  Takes place:	Please contact us to find out when this opportunity takes place.
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	no upper age limit has been specified
  Training provided:	Volunteers will be introduced to Cruse and our policies and procedures, which are contained in our handbook and associated documents. Volunteers will be given further details about the Step by Step groups, and the specific group's activities. Volunteers will be shown the meeting space and meet with fellow volunteers. All of this will be conducted by the coordinator. If any training is identified as being necessary, the coordinator will work to organise this whenever possible.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Any travel costs incurred by volunteers will be fully reimbursed by CSBS.
  Experience required:	Special skills to help out Step by Step are not needed, but it would be beneficial for volunteers to have: Excellent listening and communication skills. An enthusiastic approach. A willingness to try new things. Empathy and understanding. A desire to contribute ideas, suggestions and thoughts to the discussion. Don't worry if you're not sure about working with a group - the coordinator or more experienced volunteers wll be there to support you and supply training where necessary.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Informal Chat; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Our groups are situated in Cupar, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline, Methil and Glenrothes and meet fortnightly. Any travel costs incurred by volunteers will be fully reimbursed by CSBS.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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