Our Volunteer Roles

Volunteer Support Assistants

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Purpose of the role

Support Assistants will work with adults with a variety of support needs (including mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairments) to enable them to volunteer in the activity of their choice.

 

The Support Assistant will:

• Help with filling in forms

• Attending volunteer interviews

• Support volunteers in their placement

• Mentor and befriend

• Advocate for our clients

• Support independent travel

• Attend regular volunteer meetings

• Attend training to develop skills

 

Person specification:

Personal qualities:

1. Positive attitude

2. Willing to take part in activities

3. Ability to follow instruction and work as a member of a team

4. Ability to reflect on own practice

5. Willingness to undertake training

6. Commitment to working in ways that promote and value individual choice

7. Commitment to working in ways which promote equal opportunities

8. Willingness to work within Volunteering Bradford’s policies.

 

Training Provided

Support Assistants’ will have to complete a compulsory training course. Topics covered will include:

• Confidentiality                                                  

• Boundaries

• Disability awareness

• Diversity

• Safeguarding

 

Availability

• Support Assistants’ should be willing to commit 2 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months. Hours will vary week-to-week and to be confirmed in advance.

 

Location

• Bradford & District wide 

 

Other Information

• Expenses paid

• Regular Supervision

• DBS Enhanced Disclosure and references required       

• To apply please email or call 07904953864 / info@volunteeringbradford.org