Advocacy volunteer
As an advocacy volunteer you could support older people on a one-to-one basis to help them resolve an identified problem.
What do advocacy volunteers do?
Advocacy volunteers seek out as much information as possible about a particular issue to enable the older person they are supporting to make an informed choice on how they wish the issue to be approached. They then support and assist the older person by making telephone calls, writing letters, and attending meetings, to try to resolve the issue in the chosen way.
What you will get out of it
- It's a great way to make a real difference to someone's life
- You'll be giving something to your community
- You get to be part of Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin's volunteer team
- Volunteers tell us they find volunteering really rewarding
What is expected of me?
Volunteers are expected to support the older person either in person or over the telephone, so they should be car drivers and prepared to travel. Training and ongoing support are provided and travel expenses are reimbursed. The role usually involves a commitment of approximately six hours a week, depending on the individual case.