Opportunity
To work as an important extension to the team of Benefits Advisors employed by Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin. Trained volunteers assist older people and their families in the completion of benefits claim forms such as Attendance Allowance, Carer\'s Allowance and Blue Badge either over the telephone or in their homes. Our Benefits volunteers do not give advice or carry out benefits checks.
What skills do I need?
Volunteers should have appropriate previous epxerience and ideally experience of filling in claim forms. Training and ongoing support will be provided.
Posted for
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin
Interests
- Health and Social Care
- Older People
Activities
- Administration
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 18/12/2022
End Date: 11/05/2024
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Location
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
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