We are excited to have various volunteering opportunities within Angus Independent Advocacy including a role on the citizen advocacy steering group (CASG). The CASG is made up of people who have lived experience and its aim is to steer the citizen advocacy project into the next phase of its development. In citizen advocacy the citizen advocate (volunteer) is a person who can support another person (advocacy partner) who may be facing barriers to connect to their local community and have their voice heard. Being part of the steering group is “an opportunity to consider adding your experience and skills to help steer the project” ( Bill, steering group member ). To become part of the Citizen Advocate Steering Group or to find out more, register your interest here or call our office on 01241 434413.

We have great volunteering opportunities at Angus Independent Advocacy (AIA). We are looking for Angus residents to become Citizen Advocate's. An ideal Citizen Advocate will share our core purpose of supporting people to have their voices heard and uphold our Values. They must be aged 18+, are non- judgemental and have good communication and listening skills. All Citizen Advocates undergo a PVG check and must provide 2 references. We also ask that all new Citizen Advocates complete our preparation course. The purpose of this course is to give the person a better understanding of what Citizen Advocacy is and the principles and standards that underpin our work, focusing on; inclusion, confidentiality, non-discriminatory practice and adult protection. Main purpose of the role: - To connect with people who may have a learning disability, mental ill health, acquired brain injury, have dementia or are an older person. - Independent advocacy is a 1:1 equal partnership between an advocacy partner and citizen advocate. The citizen advocate will bring the concerns of the partner into ordinary life and help the partner to connect with their local community. A Development Worker will support you until you are matched with an Advocacy Partner. Our volunteering is unique as once you are matched as an equal Partnership, there are no set hours it is up to the two people when they want to meet or talk. Have a look at some of our Stories for examples of what may be involved in a Partnership. To become a Citizen Advocate or to find out more information, register your interest here or call our office on 01241 434413.