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Title

Volunteer Form Fillers

Organisation

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich

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What you will be doing

Helping people in their own homes or community to complete forms such as: Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Housing Benefits Reduction forms. We will provide you with an initial training session and one-to-one mentoring process which will enable you help our clients. A volunteer's comments, "I like knowing that, ultimately, successful claims will enable clients to live fuller lives from the funds they have received. I enjoy getting to know each client and truly understanding the challenges they face."

Activities

Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Community Work,IT, Technology & Websites,General & Helping

Skills & Attributes

Admin, IT skills - basic, IT Skills - good, Language Skills, Managing People, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing

Skills Description

A friendly, approachable manner and a willingness to make connections Good communication skills Listening and writing skills Flexibility and adaptability An ability to show empathy with people who wish to claim benefits.

What is in it for you

Ongoing training is provided, followed up at quarterly support meetings. Gain an understanding of benefits and how the system impacts older people's lives. Connect with you local community and meet new people, making a difference to their circumstances.

Time Commitment

The time commitment is flexible to suit your schedulde.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Directions

Opportunities are located throughout the borough. SE20, BR1, BR2, BR3, BR4, BR5, BR6. BR7 and Biggin Hill.

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 - 25,18+

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

Covid Safe

We provide volunteers with PPE and ensure necessary Covid protocols are in place to support volunteering

Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 3 other volunteer role(s).
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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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