Advocacy Coaches play a vital role in empowering individuals to develop essential self-advocacy skills and confidence. By co-facilitating Self-Advocacy Workshops and providing personalised 1:1 coaching when required, they help clients gain greater control over their lives. This position not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on others but also offers the opportunity to collaborate with peer advocacy groups and contribute to professional workshops that enhance the voices of vulnerable populations. If you're passionate about advocacy and want to support others in their personal growth, this role is perfect for you! Join us in making a difference and apply today!
Volunteering with SWAN offers significant advantages. Our comprehensive expenses policy ensures that you won’t incur any out-of-pocket costs for volunteering, including mileage and bus fares. You'll receive mandatory training that not only enhances your skills but also strengthens your applications for roles in the Health and Social Care sector and beyond.
In addition to this, we provide specialised training tailored to the work you'll be doing, which contributes to your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for future employment. You'll acquire essential advocacy skills and administrative abilities, including record keeping and information logging.
You’ll be volunteering for a charity commissioned by the local authority which will give you an insight into how an organisation such as SWAN is funded and supports local communities. If you can dedicate 3-6 hours per week, have experience with supporting or working with people who are classed as vulnerable, are a competent communicator both written and verballly and are committed to completing all mandatory training, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain skills that complement your studies and future career. If your availability is limited but you're still interested, we encourage you to speak with our Partnerships Manager to explore flexible options. We look forward to your application!
Benefits to self
Out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed, includes mileage and transport fares
Training in Advocacy Delivery, Self-Advocacy Coaching, Safeguarding Adults and Children
Advocating, record keeping, design and delivery of workshops, building skills in presentation and group training.
Benefits to others
Advocacy Coaches play a vital role in empowering individuals to develop essential self-advocacy skills and confidence. Coaches work with people in the community who are struggling to have their voice heard and who require support to find the skills and confidence to speak out.
Location
various indoor venues across Dorset
Training available
Introduction to Advocacy
Coaching Training
Safeguarding Adults and Children
Health & Safety
Data Protection
Lone Working
Boundaries in Practice
Transport details
Travel expenses reimbursed
Locations vary across the county so we try to allocate volunteers to areas where they live or can easily access.