| Volunteers are at the heart of our organisation we simply could not function without them. Our volunteers come from all walks of life ; young mothers; the unemployed; retired or professional people. All they have in common is- |
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| Independent Volunteer Advocates |
| Citizen Advocates |
| Peer Advocates |
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| A regular amount of time to give. |
| The ability to listen and understand. |
| A wish to make a difference. |
| Works with people facing issues or life changes. |
| Supports people to speak up for themselves. |
| Helps them to find information and explore options. |
| May work with more than one person. |
| May be involved for a short or long time. |
| Looks for no reward. |
| Is introduced to someone who is not in a good position to meet others. |
| Builds a supportive 'partnership' with that one person. |
| Aims for the relationship to be long lasting. |
| Aims to include their 'advocacy partner' in the local community. |
| Who are Advocates and what do they do? |
| Visit people who have a learning disability in their homes, hospital or care home. |
| Will have gone through many of the same experiences as the person that they are matched with. |
| Will help to put over their advocacy partner's wish and feelings as if they are their own. |
| Are supported in every visit to their advocacy partner by the volunteer co-ordinator or a support advocate. |
| Do something worthwhile which can also be fun. |
| Mental Health Advocacy |
| Available to anyone experiencing mental health difficulties. |
| In the community, in hospital, in care homes etc. |
| Support to people detained under the Mental Health(Care and Treatment)(Scotland)Act2003. |
| Help with advance statements. |
| Information for obtaining legal representation. |
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