Volunteer for VoiceAbility in Manchester

Volunteer for VoiceAbility in Manchester

Location: Manchester

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with VoiceAbility.

About VoiceAbility

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website – www.voiceability.org.

Why Volunteer with VoiceAbility

Volunteering with VoiceAbility allows you to make a difference in your local community, helping everyone to have a voice that counts. The roles we have available will challenge you, develop your communication skills, and provide professional experience that can be used in your future career. You'll learn new things about yourself and others, meet new people, and have fun.

Volunteer Positions Available

We're recruiting for the following voluntary positions:

• Relevant Persons' Representative (RPR) Support Volunteer

VoiceAbility’s professional advocates provide independent support for people under the Mental Health Act. Hospital volunteers can help people get access to advocates and support the work that advocates do.

As a hospital volunteer, you might:

• hold drop-ins
• attend events and ward meetings at local facilities
• share information
• refer people to an advocate by completing a form online or calling our helpline

Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR) Support Volunteers

Some people live in a care home because others have decided that’s the best and safest place for them. They’re entitled to have support from an RPR, who is there to make sure they get the best care possible. Some people have family members as their RPR; the RPR might be a person from VoiceAbility. An RPR Support Volunteer supports the VoiceAbility RPR to ensure a person’s views are listened to when decisions are made about their care.

As an RPR Support Volunteer, you might:

• Visit people in their care home to ensure they’re receiving the right care and support
• Talk with them about their feelings, thoughts, and wishes
• Keep detailed notes and records
• Make a real difference to someone’s life

Service Team Volunteer Role

VoiceAbility’s service team volunteer role is varied and provides support to advocacy service teams in a number of ways.

As a service team volunteer in England, you might:

• Support the local advocacy team as needed
• Drop off promotional materials at various locations
• Attend events or assist in organizing small local events
• Support staff with presentations
• Accompany advocacy staff on visits
• Support staff with group advocacy and self-advocacy workshops

Volunteering opportunities are available Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00. You will need to be over 18 years old and living in the UK.

Safeguarding Commitment Statement

VoiceAbility is committed to safeguarding all clients who access our services. All volunteers will be required to undertake a DBS check at the appropriate level and provide contact details for a minimum of two referees in line with our safer recruitment practice.

ED&I Statement

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality, and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility is a Disability Confident employer. Any applicant who identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to Register Your Expression of Interest

To find out more, click on “Apply Now” and fill out our short expression of interest form.