Equal Futures
Charity registered in Scotland SC033799
Equal Futures is an organisation set up by a group of parents with a family member with a learning disability. This gives a unique viewpoint to the range of challenges families face when they want to make sure that their sons and daughters live a good life.
Many families feel isolated; unsure where to ask for help.
Most people with disabilities will have social care services to provide support for daily living. But there is often a lack of understanding in these services that people want more than this.
Everyone wants friends too – this is where Equal Futures can help.
- Befriending / Mentoring, Community Facilities, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Community Event
- 4th Floor, Hayweight House 23 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DQ
- http://www.equalfutures.org.uk/
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Current opportunity
Become a Volunteer Befriender
Want to make a difference to the lives of disabled people in your
community? Discover new interests? Meet new people? Look no
further than our fantastic volunteer befriending opportunity!
Equal Futures creates connections for people with a learning
disability or Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and their family
carers through Circles of Support, befriending and social events.
By joining our caring and knowledgeable team you will support
someone to build their confidence and access opportunities they
might previously have been isolated from.
You will benefit from training and on-going skills development. You
will also receive friendly and professional support from our Project
Coordinators.
Our Befrienders play a crucial role within society. They can improve
the self-esteem of someone with a learning disability who is lonely
and isolated within their community. Befrienders also take the
burden off other community services by simply providing someone
with a friend to connect with.
What will you do as a Volunteer Befriender?
As part of the Circle of Support, Befrienders help a person we
support build their confidence and participate in social activities
within their community.
This may include going for walks, participating in clubs or classes together, or attending Equal Future’s social events. Befrienders meet one-on-one with the person we support weekly or fortnightly. As a volunteer you may sometimes also offer kind and friendly support to not only the individual, but their family as well, depending on the circumstance. An Equal Futures Project Co-ordinator will be there for you throughout your entire volunteering experience.
You’ll enjoy lots of benefits being a Volunteer Befriender, such as:
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Learning from an experienced and knowledgeable team
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Meeting new people and sharing insights
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Volunteering on a flexible basis that fits in with your life
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Access to free training and regular support
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Social opportunities with other volunteers
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Improved self-esteem and confidence
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Improved communication skills
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Advantageous for relevant careers
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Reduced loneliness and better mental health
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Feeling valued in our friendly team
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Seeing the difference that you’re making
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We will work flexibly with you to ensure your volunteering journey is a positive and satisfying experience.
To apply, please contact:
Donna.McCallum@equalfutures.org.uk | 0792 139 7615