If you are interested in any of these roles please reach out to Carol directly on 0225629845 or email freepublicadvocacyservice@gmail.com.
Advocacy Volunteer
Free Public Advocacy Service (FPAS) is a community-based charity dedicated to supporting people to navigate challenges and get the help they need. Our organisation is currently looking for volunteer advocates.
As our Advocate some of your responsibilities would include:
- Helping members of the public resolve issues—big or small
- Empowering clients to understand their rights and act in their best interests
- Being available for approximately 2-5 hours per week (including 1.5 at a clinic desk)
- Completing client paperwork in your own time (with support from fellow advocates when needed)
You’ll be paired with an experienced Advocate until you feel confident in the role.
*You will not be required to run a clinic by yourself – you’ll always have support.
Skills and experience required:
- English as a first language
- Experience in the social services sector
- Strong empathy, life experience, and active listening skills
- Ability to understand, respond positively, and exercise sound judgement
- Accuracy and ability to follow processes and instructions
Initiative when handling unfamiliar situations
Please apply on the SeekVolunteer website.
With the Free Public Advocacy Service, you’re much more than a volunteer – you’re an advocate for others. Helping someone to satisfactorily resolve their issues is a journey which takes time and requires ongoing work and follow-through, really getting to know your clients and understanding their concerns.
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