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Our next Basic Core Advocacy Skills training course is scheduled to take place in March 2021. We are currently delivering this via the online platform ‘zoom’ due to Covid-19 restrictions. There are five modules built around the Principles and Standards for Independent Advocacy which cover topics such as ‘What is/is not Advocacy’, communication, negotiation and client work. Each module is 1.5 hours long and you will also receive some home- based learning exercises.

This training is followed by a comprehensive induction process and when you feel ready to work in your community, we will support you with regular one-to-one sessions and a peer support network provided by our friendly, experienced and helpful advocates.

If you think you would like to join us, please get in touch…we are just an e-mail or phone call away!

Working safely with Covid-19

Here at ANE we are continuing to support our advocacy partners through already difficult times in their lives.

While our priority remains the health, safety and well-being of our staff and our stakeholders, with the benefit of technology and alternative approaches we have been able to continue to provide a range of services throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Whether you are new to independent advocacy or have used our service before, please contact us and we will help you to access the information you need to make informed decisions and have your voice heard in matters relating to your health and social care.

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It’s all smiles and celebrations again as Advocacy North East (ANE) is presented with the Volunteer Friendly Award for sustained excellence in the support and management of our volunteer workforce.

Developed by Volunteer Dundee, this national initiative is designed to acknowledge organisations who can demonstrate that they have sound, robust systems in place to ensure that volunteers receive the training and support and they need to undertake their role and are properly recognised for the valued work that they do.

The award is for a three year period and this is the third time in succession that ANE has received this accolade. We were delighted to be able to continue to show our volunteers how much we appreciate them.

 

Volunteering in the third sector offers a number of benefits including the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people and the chance to make a difference to society.

If you are passionate about social justice, equal opportunities and inclusion then this may be the role for you.

We are currently looking to recruit volunteer Community Advocates in all areas of Aberdeenshire. With your help we can reach and empower the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people in our community.

We will provide training in Core Advocacy Skills so you will feel well informed, able and confident before you start. We will follow this up with a continuing programme of training/mentoring to support you to develop in your role.

Don’t worry if being an advocate is not your style we have other volunteering opportunities available. For example you could accompany our advocates on first visits to clients and if that’s not up your street how about helping with our new pilot project taking place in care homes across the Shire.

Interested?  Think you might want to join us?  Give us a call on 01467 651604 and our friendly admin staff will link you to the ANE Volunteer Co-ordinator who will be happy to provide you with more information.