Volunteer Benefits Advocate - Help Older People Access Entitlements

Proud to Care South West; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community support organization in the United Kingdom seeks volunteers for the role of Benefits Advocate. Volunteers assist older people with benefit forms and provide essential support to enhance their quality of life. This unpaid role offers flexibility from a few hours a month up to one day a week. Training and expenses will be provided, making it a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of older individuals.

Benefits

Training and ongoing support

Expense reimbursement

Ability to make a positive impact

Qualifications

• Volunteers should be patient, sensitive, and reliable.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage appointments.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of the Benefits System.

Responsibilities

• Assist older people to complete benefit forms.
• Raise awareness of Age UK Devon services.
• Record details of queries for follow-up.

Skills

Ability to empathise with others

Good verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Patience

Sensitivity and reliability

Ability to manage appointments

Good computer skills

Knowledge of the Benefits System

Job description

A local community support organization in the United Kingdom seeks volunteers for the role of Benefits Advocate. Volunteers assist older people with benefit forms and provide essential support to enhance their quality of life. This unpaid role offers flexibility from a few hours a month up to one day a week. Training and expenses will be provided, making it a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of older individuals.