Join us as a volunteer!
Why do people need advocates?
Mainly because our society is not very good at listening and responding to people who are disadvantaged by age, illness or disability.
"Now I realise how difficult it is to be heard when people aren't listening, how tricky is is to play when you don't know the game and how impossible it is to communicate when you're not asked your views."
Who are volunteer advocates?
Volunteer advocates are ordinary people from all walks of life who are prepared to give support and encourage to someone.
Please Note
All volunteer applications are accepted at the discretion of the CE and volunteer coordinator.
Any questions please email info@iane.org.uk
Who do they work with?
Volunteers at Independent Advocacy work with people with learning disabilities, mental health problems and older people in residential care.
"He made his choices and I stood by his side."
We work with all sorts of people, so we need all sorts of volunteers.
"You can do this. You've probably already been doing it for years."
What do volunteer advocates actually do?
Listen, support, discuss, speak up, find out, respect, inform.
"I needed help and to be able to trust someone. The most important thing I was told was that they were independent."
Service user with her citizen advocate Susan Dryland (Chief Executive of IANE)
How much time will I have to give?
We would normally expect 3-4 hours per month but this can vary, the important thing is that your and your advocacy partner are both happy with the arrangements. As part of the citizen advocate role you would also meet with the volunteer coordinator for a review every six months.
Will I get any help if I become a volunteer advocate?
We value our volunteers. We aim to provide them with the support they need to be effective advocates.
This includes:
Initial training
One to one support
Social Events
Further training and skills development
Out of pocket expenses
Regular advocacy Newsletters
Interested?
Click link below for a Volunteer Pack including information and an application form.
Join us as a Trustee
Volunteer Opportunities – Trustee of the Executive Committee
We are looking to recruit more dedicated Trustees from all walks of life and work experiences to become a member of the executive committee to help steer IANE forward.
IANE values diversity and welcomes any members of the public who are interested in furthering the aims of IANE, to join our board. It is important that a Trustee is able to devote the necessary time, have strategic vision, an understanding of advocacy, an ability to think creatively and a willingness to speak their mind. Board meetings are held early evening, usually every two months at the IANE offices, at the Linskill Centre.
Please Note
All Trustee applications are accepted at the discretion of the CE.
Interested?
Click link Trustee Application pack including information and an application form.