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• Cystic Fibrosis Support Volunteer with Butterfly Trust Volunteer Opportunity No. VO100157 - Created/last updated: 29/04/2024

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  About this opportunity:	The Butterfly Trust is looking for Support Volunteers for families and individuals affected by Cystic Fibrosis. This is a fantastic and fulfilling way to make a difference to the life of other people, giving the personal satisfaction of helping someone, and an opportunity to enhance your own life experience. Their volunteers are their local representatives who provide social support in their local community for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis. A Support Volunteer is their first point of contact with clients in their area, responding to requests for help to acquire home improvements, disability related benefits or just someone to talk to. They offer a listening ear and help to negotiate systems that include housing, benefits, education, employment and independent living. Support Volunteers can also be trained to provide advocacy if they wish to be more challenged, learn new skills or perhaps make good use of those they already have.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	19
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Ongoing training covering individual official systems/forms (eg Social Security Scotland) in detail. Dedicated support from member of the Trust staff.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Travelling costs, mileage (30p/mile), postage/stationery, refreshments when appropriate.
  Experience required:	Desirable qualities required include good verbal and written communications skills, sensitivity, reliability and an adaptable approach.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	Yes: One day induction event covering the condition, the Trust and its procedures, interpersonal skills, introduction to some of the official systems.
  Travel Details	The clients will be within a reasonable travelling distance of the support volunteer's home.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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