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Peer Network Volunteer

Richmond AID

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Peer support is when people use their own experiences to help each other – the volunteer will provide practical support to our Peer network groups. We set these up to encourage disabled people living in the London Borough of Richmond to come together socially, share their interests and experiences and increase their self-esteem and confidence. We welcome volunteer interest from people who have direct or indirect experience of disability. Some experience of being in a supportive and enabling role either in a work or voluntary situation is desirable but not essential. Volunteers main task is to help Peer group sessions run smoothly and provide a supportive and non-judgemental environment. Volunteers may even have a particular interest or skill that they can share via a regular Peer group. The Volunteer will work on assisting the development of our Peer support community and to encourage and motivate group members. The skills and experience required: * Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team * An interest in the voluntary sector * Reliability and good time keeping * An ability to empathise with others and to form trusting relationships * A non-judgemental approach and an ability to maintain appropriate boundaries * Good listening and communication skills. Above all we're offering people who may often be socially isolated the opportunity to be part of a friendly environment, meet new people and benefit from being in a small supportive group, so we need volunteers that will fit well into this environment. If you thrive on working with people and enjoy seeing them develop their confidence and self-esteem then we'd love to hear from you.

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,General & Helping

Managing People

No specific qualifications are required for this role but applicants must be empathetic, supportive, have a non-judgemental approach and enjoy working with people.

Experience working directly with clients with numerous types of disability (physical, cognitive, sensory, neurological) and gain understanding of the barriers many disabled people face. Knowledge & understanding of the Social Model of Disability. Access to all of the training resources provided by Richmond & Wandsworth Councils. Regular supervision and support. Ideal for gaining practical experience of working at the frontline of social care and making a real difference. Plus, the knowledge that you are making a real difference to peoples lives. Expenses covered.

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Josh Fisher

Disability Action and Advice Centre (DAAC), Richmond AID, 4 Waldegrave Road Teddington. Most activities are currently run at DAAC but we do run sessions off site for example our monthly bowling group that meets in Kingston Ten Pin.

TW11 8HT

The Richmond AID office is located in Teddington. The number 33 bus stops right outside next to Teddington Library. The 281 and 285 bus also stops just around the corner. Teddington train station is also a 5-minute walk away.

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Disabled people are at the heart of what we do. We have a large number of disabled volunteers supporting our work. We welcome applications from disabled people to all volunteer opportunities available at Richmond AID. We work hard to ensure our volunteer opportunities are accessible and inclusive to disabled people. We will make reasonable adjustments where possible to include disabled volunteers

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18 and over

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