People with disabilities Wellbeing Social justice
Summary
Advocacy Coaches play a vital role in empowering individuals to develop essential self-advocacy skills and confidence.
Detailed description
What’s involved?
Advocacy Coaches play a vital role in empowering individuals to develop essential self-advocacy skills and confidence. By co-facilitating Self-Advocacy Workshops, along with our Community Advocate, they help clients gain greater control over their lives
Are you passionate about advocacy and want to support others in their personal growth? Do you have 8 hours per month free?This role is perfect for you!
What skills are we looking for?
We would like you to have experience with supporting or working with people who are classed as vulnerable, be a good communicator and committed to completing all mandatory training. Being a car driver would be beneficial as we cover the whole of Somerset, and you would need to be able to get to Taunton. Previous experience of self-advocacy would be an advantage.
Join us in making a difference and apply today!
What’s good about volunteering for SWAN?
Volunteering with SWAN offers significant advantages. Our comprehensive expenses policy ensures that you won’t incur any out-of-pocket costs for volunteering, including mileage and bus fares.
We provide specialised training tailored to the work you'll be doing, which contributes to your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for future employment. You'll acquire essential advocacy skills and administrative abilities, including record keeping and information logging.
You’ll be volunteering for a charity commissioned by the local authority which will give you an insight into how an organisation such as SWAN is funded and supports local communities.
What volunteers need Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
Getting there
About South West Advocacy Network (SWAN)
We work with people from all walks of life and have already supported thousands of the most disadvantaged and marginalised people in our communities, helping them to have their voices heard and their choices respected by those that are making decisions about their future.
Since 1999, we have developed a high-quality model of advocacy which ensures the most vulnerable members of our communities have the same rights and opportunities as their fellow citizens.
We believe that everyone has the same right to be heard, be in control of making choices, and to be safe from violence and abuse. Our services are free, confidential and non-judgmental. Our approach is focussed on empowering individuals in making decisions, promoting independence as much as possible. See more opportunities by South West Advocacy Network (SWAN)
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