Information and Advice Volunteer
Age UK Somerset
Improving the lives of local older people by helping them to complete benefit claim forms.
As an Information and Advice Volunteer you'll be helping older people in North Somerset claim the benefits they are entitled to. You’ll visit clients at home, listen to their circumstances and help them complete forms. Training, shadowing and support from our office team will help you feel confident. You can choose assignments that suit your location and availability. If you’re organised, comfortable with paperwork and enjoy helping people, you could make a real difference to someone’s financial wellbeing.
Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Community Work
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Evaluating & Reviewing, Language Skills, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
Volunteers must be over 18. References and a DBS check are required for this role. Ideally Volunteers will have their own transport to enable them to undertake assignments in the more rural locations in our area.
Learn new skills Talking to others Increase in confidence Meet new people Feel happier Sense of belonging Improved Self-esteem Sense of Purpose Sense of Achievement Feel Less Lonely Improved Social Skills New Friendships
Because of the investment in checks and training we do like our Volunteers to be able to commit to at least 6 months in the role and take on an agreed number of cases within each year.
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Across North Somerset.
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