Volunteer Opportunity: Community Champion
POhWER
Work with the local Community Manager to share information about POhWER. Support self-advocacy groups and assist paid advocates with non-complex issues.
Join us as a Community Champion to raise awareness of POhWER and support your local community. You'll help people understand our services and how to get involved. Role Purpose: Work with the local Community Manager to share information about POhWER. Support self-advocacy groups and assist paid advocates with non-complex issues. Key Responsibilities: ¬Promote POhWER’s values: Professional, Empowering, Open, Free and ¬Fair, Positive, Local, Engaging. ¬Identify community groups and draft plans to raise awareness. ¬Organize events, manage newsletters, and update local web pages and social media. ¬Run self-advocacy groups and give talks. ¬Listen to clients’ concerns and support their communication with professionals. ``¬Refer complex issues to the manager and offer low-level advocacy support. Requirements: `¬DBS check required. ¬Comply with POhWER policies. ¬Be 18+ and available to volunteer six hours a week. ¬Good communication and listening skills. Desirable Skills: ¬Basic IT skills and experience with office hardware. ¬Understanding of health and social care services. ¬Commitment to personal development. Personal Development: ¬Attend induction and training sessions. ¬Shadow a qualified advocate. ¬Regular meetings with the manager for ongoing support. Special Requirements: ¬Volunteering within reasonable daily travel distance. Use of personal vehicle preferred. ¬Optional attendance at events and meetings. ¬Enhanced DBS check required. Expenses: POhWER covers reasonable volunteering expenses. Join us and make a difference in your community today!
Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Evaluating & Reviewing, Good IT Skills, Language Skills, Managing People, Negotiating, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing, Communications, Interpersonal, Empathy, Flexibility, Team Working
Desirable Skills: ¬Basic IT skills and experience with office hardware. ¬Understanding of health and social care services. ¬Commitment to personal development.
¬Receive in-house training ¬Discover new skills and gain invaluable work experience ¬Learn about advocacy and apply self-advocacy in your local community ¬Use skills and experience to give back to your local community ¬Socialise and meet new people from a range of backgrounds ¬Have a meaningful effect on people's lives ¬Be part of a team of like-minded people
4 hours per week (negotiable).
N/A
To be discussed and includes hybrid working.
To be discussed and includes hybrid working.
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