Our organisation safeguards individual's rights, help them understand their choices and empower them to be heard within circumstances that affect their life
Citizen Advocate
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Winnie Duncan
Provided
#117492
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Make a real difference in someone’s life. We are looking for compassionate and committed individuals to join our Citizen Advocacy Project.
What does a Citizen Advocate do?
As a volunteer, you will:
- Build a one-to-one, long-term relationship with an advocacy partner
- Listen, encourage, and help them express their views and wishes
- Stand alongside them to ensure their voice is heard
- Promote self-advocacy
Who are we looking for?
You don’t need special qualifications—just:
- Empathy, patience, and reliability
- Good listening skills
- A commitment building a trusting relationship
- Confident to speak up for your advocacy partner (where appropriate)
What you’ll gain:
- Full training and ongoing support
- Valuable experience in advocacy
- The chance to make a lasting impact in someone’s life
- Personal growth and new connections
The role will be in the local community and is not office based
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