Share your skills supporting people with disabilities in Edinburgh, UK
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About the project
Share your skills supporting people with disabilities in Edinburgh, UK
📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Overseas volunteers are often involved in directly supporting service users to access their local community services and social opportunities more easily and regularly, thus improving their independence and quality of life. This means that in their roles, overseas volunteers are engaging in a wide range of activities both inside and outside the home. Although volunteers will be have the opportunity to visit a range of services, most of their time will be spent in two or three services. Experience has shown that this will give you the best opportunity to build meaningful relationships with staff and services users and really become an integral part of the team.
There is no typical day for volunteers as our services users’ individual needs and interests determine what volunteers will be doing on a daily basis.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The accommodation provided is within services and may include sleepover rooms for the use of staff members. Overnight guests can be permitted on a temporary basis, and always with prior permission. Visitors staying for longer than three nights are encouraged to use our Edinburgh Guest house and this is provided at a discounted rate. More than two guests per volunteer would not normally be permitted at any given time.
This is a year-long placement and volunteers are expected to commit to the service for the whole duration of their project.
🎒 Leisure activities
Training is provided to all our volunteers including specific information about each person receiving direct support. This information is likely to include individual support needs, interests, likes and dislikes, etc. Risk assessments ensure that volunteers are not asked to contribute outside of their capability or boundaries.
Volunteers acquire a range of knowledge, skills and experience including a greater understanding of the issues affecting disabled people. There will also be an opportunity to learn about the wider activities of the charity.
⚠️ Requirements
French or belgian volunteer required
Application deadline : 25-06-2018
It is important that the volunteers are eager to learn and have an interest in working with people with disability. It can be demanding and emotionally difficult to support people and will require patience, empathy, understanding and confidence. It is therefore an advantage if the volunteers have some experience with and/or exposure to disability prior to their placement so they have better idea of what to expect.
It is essential that the volunteers have a sufficient grasp of English to carry out a conversation, read and understand policies & procedures and follow basic instructions.
ℹ️ Additional information
Any question? You want to apply? Contact the SVI at [email protected]
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
SVI_SVE_LCE_UK
01/09/2018 → 01/09/2019
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Edinburgh, UK
GREAT BRITAIN
🌍 Location info
Local currency
United Kingdom Pound (GBP / £)
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.195652 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
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