{"id":154,"date":"2022-03-15T22:17:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T22:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.ebiac.org\/?page_id=154"},"modified":"2022-03-16T03:10:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T03:10:21","slug":"volunteer-with-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/new.ebiac.org\/index.php\/volunteer-with-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer With Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"154\" class=\"elementor elementor-154\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f0a2c6 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"7f0a2c6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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As a volunteer at EBIAC, you will have the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications in Advice Work as well as essential work experience. You will also have the opportunity to access further training and gain valuable experience in Community Development.<\/p><p><strong> Do I need any qualifications or experience?<\/strong><\/p><p>No previous experience in advice work is necessary. The CAST Project provides all training and support, including:<\/p><ul><li>In-house training\/support<\/li><li>Accredited training with Open College Network<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Will I incur any costs?<\/strong><\/p><p>All we ask from you is some of your free time. 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free of charge &#8211; in the general area of advice.\u00a0 It also enables me to participate and engage with a community that is in need of support and help in a practical and immediate way.\u00a0 Volunteering helps one&#8217;s own personal progression through the world of work should that be the option chosen.\u00a0 Contact with professional staff who man the office and who provide day to day in house training is essential for the development of the volunteer on a personal level, for someone unused to a working environment, for whatever reason.\u00a0 It has boosted my confidence and self esteem and it has provided me with a great sense of satisfaction.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><p><em>&#8220;The benefit for me is that it feels good to volunteer for an organisation that puts people and their well-being first.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><p><em>&#8220;There are so many benefits to volunteering at EBIAC.\u00a0 Volunteering here provides opportunities to help others, learn new skills, build upon existing skills and acquire knowledge.\u00a0 It is deeply rewarding to provide advice and support to the Centre&#8217;s clients.\u00a0 The staff at EBIAC value volunteers.\u00a0 They mentor, support and encourage volunteers to improve their abilities and skills.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e282d4\" data-id=\"1e282d4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ddfd60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ddfd60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>What are the benefits of volunteering for the users of the service?<\/strong><\/p><p>Read some quotes from our current volunteers:<\/p><p><em>&#8220;There are numerous benefits for the users of the Centre&#8217;s services.\u00a0 The Centre&#8217;s approach to its users is holistic and non-judgemental.\u00a0 Users are treated with respect and every effort is made to provide them with accurate advice, relevant information and support.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><p><em>&#8220;The benefits for the users are that they receive free, independent, thorough, high-quality advice and equivalent assistance to try to overcome their problems.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><p><em>&#8220;Some of the benefits for the users are financial, but for many it is peace of mind and a reduction in stress as many do not understand form filling for one reason or another and can end up in financial difficulty because of this.\u201d<\/em><\/p><p><em>&#8220;The service can affect many people&#8217;s lives by solving problems that can cause more distress to the individual who feels unable to solve the problems themselves. 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