Money First Advocate

Money First advocacy is looking for new volunteer advocates to join our small team in West Sussex. We offer adult’s 18+ with disabilities 1:1 support with money related issues. These issues could include but are not limited to budgeting, debt, fuel poverty, Cost of living concerns, housing arrears, social care financial concerns or debt as well as disability related benefits – applying for, or challenging the outcome.

Money issues can be worrying and a difficult time for people, particularly if you are already faced with a disability that could be affecting how you might manage day to day life. Having an advocate by your side can greatly reduce someone stress in a situation, support their confidence and enable a person to manage what seemed like an impossible situation.

Advocates are not experts they help a person look at their options understand their rights and find an expert that can help.

Advocates help people stay in control of their own issue, which can be a very rewarding volunteering role, if you like the sound of this opportunity, please get in contact to find out more.

What skills do I need?

Advocates need to be

• Be non-judgmental.

• Have good listening skills.

• Understand the need to respect confidentiality.

• Be able to cope with stressful situations.

• Have the time to volunteer on a regular basis, approximately 3 hours a week.

• Have time, and be willing, to attend training and supervision sessions as required.

• Be committed to equal opportunities.

• Be willing to develop knowledge and skills.

When do I need to be available?

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Details

The role of an advocate is flexible and can fit around you. We ask for at least 3 hrs a week, which will involve working from home, occasionally attending team meetings or training sessions as well as going out to visit advocacy partners in their own homes, or in the community .