01905 779115
Community Advocate Volunteer
Onside Advocacy
Location
Time Commitment
Contact Details
Across Worcestershire
Long Term or Short Term. Part Time
Bridget Nisbet
01905 27525
About the Role
A Community Advocate supports vulnerable people in a variety of ways. You may help them to make a complaint about a service or situation they are unhappy with, such as a housing or benefits issue. You may help people to live independently by dealing with issues with utility providers or setting up a bank account or assisting them to access services that support with financial matters.
Skills and Qualifications
We are seeking people who have:
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Empathetic
You will have, or be willing to learn, basic computer literacy skills in order to log your contact / work on our database system.
Comfortable completing forms and applications
Organised
About the Organisation
ONSIDE is an independent charity promoting the rights and interests of people facing disadvantage. No matter who you are or where you’re from, ONSIDE believes that everyone is entitled to fair, equal treatment and opportunity. We are all about people; supporting and empowering them to make informed decisions and to live the very best life possible. It’s an ambitious goal, and the rewards can be lifechanging for those concerned. Our skilled staff and volunteers make a real difference to the lives of over 11,000 people a year across Worcestershire and Herefordshire.