This is an opportunity to support adults with a Learning Disability to engage with their community, and for volunteers to gain an understanding into the work of the Learning Disability Team. Volunteers will support clients to work towards a goal they have set, on a weekly basis (which can include evenings and weekends, for a minimum of 6 months). This might be to join a group, get more active, get used to public transport or to socialise in the community. Volunteers might also be asked to find out about activities that their client may enjoy.
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2-4 hours per week
Experience required: • Enthusiastic, dedicated, confident
• Good listening and communication skills
• Comfortable making small talk and starting a conversation
• Empathic, patient, and non-judgemental
• Punctual and reliable
• A warm, friendly, professional approach
• Respect for confidentiality and boundaries
Travel details: Midlothian Wide, volunteer location taken into consideration when matching with client
Minimum age: 16
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses will be paid within Lothian to cover public transport costs or 28p per mile.
Training details: Training usually on Teams followed by local induction. Support from Voluntary Service Manager and named contact in Learning Disability Team
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer