Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more.
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Experience required: Good communicator, friendly and trustworthy. At home opportunity using volunteer’s own computer and phone. We provide a SIM card for the phone
Minimum age: 18
Expenses paid: Yes
Training details: Online 3 sessions of 2 hours spaced out over a number of weeks. We will offer further training and development and on-going support.