Volunteering Opportunity: VO98900

• Step by Step group support volunteer
  with Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland.

  Created/last updated: 22/11/2023

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Cruse Scotland exists to promote the wellbeing of bereaved people in Scotland  •  As a Step by Step group support volunteer, you would be helping to support bereaved people by giving them a chance to socialise and meet with others who have had similar experiences  •  If you are a caring and empathetic person who can help support bereaved people to feel less isolated, more understood, cared for, listened to, and supported Cruse Scotland would value your contribution to their team  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Training will be provided by the coordinator and fellow volunteers. Volunteers also have access to CPD workshops and online eLearning.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - 45p per mile and public transport rates when volunteer expense form is submitted.
  Experience required:	Special skills to help out Step by Step are not required but it would be beneficial for volunteers to have: -Excellent listening and communication skills pAn enthusiastic approach -A willingness to try new things -Empathy and understanding -Able to volunteer as part of a team
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	METHIL COMMUNITY CENTRE, BOWLING GREN ST, KY8 3DH TRAVEL TO METHIL AND BACK HOME -REIMBURSTED BY CHARITY
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.