voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Casework Volunteer Volunteer Opportunity No. VO96198 - Created/last updated: 30/09/2024 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | The RAF Association is a member-led, welfare charity that exists to ensure that all members of the RAF community are supported, when they require it. The caseworker's role is at the heart of this charity objective and volunteers undertaking this role will be helping us to deliver this support to the RAF community. The role is about supporting and listening to an individual and assessing their needs - this can include anything from helping them to complete a form, applying for funding for a wet-room or new white goods. Caseworkers may also need to gather complex information and ask questions regarding finances and health conditions. You would be required to provide clear and precise information on these topics. A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | The Association offers a 2-day tutor-led training course, upon completion of the training course the volunteer will achieve a Level 2 Information and Advice qualification accredited through the AIM Qualification and Assessment Group. Further/refresher training is also available. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Travel expenses discussed on individual basis for face to face meetings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Patience and Empathy
Capability of working with a wide variety of people
Good listener
Ability to maintain boundaries
Reliability
Good IT skills
Confidentiality | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | The opportunity is home based but access to a vehicle would be useful, as the volunteer my be required to conduct a home visit. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |