Specialist Advisers
Long term role · 6–8 hrs/Week
Queensway, Hatfield AL10 0LW, UK
AssistanceAdvice & MentoringIT
Community & familySocial justicePoverty reduction
Contact person
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Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield
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Summary
We are looking for people with a background of family law, immigration and any other legal services to volunteer as advisers in these areas.Detailed description
As a volunteer adviser you would be able to contact clients by face to face meetings, telephone, email and video appointments. You will help advise clients to make decisions and empower them to take actions to resolve issues.
What will you get out of it?
By volunteering with Citizens Advice you will:
- Make a real difference to people’s lives
- Have a positive impact on your community
- Learn about a range of issues that affect our clients, including benefits and debt
- Build on valuable skills such as communication and problem solving
- Meet new people from a range of backgrounds
Citizens Advice welcomes volunteers from all walks of life including those from all ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, physical or mental health conditions, LGBT+ and non-binary.
As a volunteer at Citizens Advice you don’t need any specific requirements or experience. You’ll need to be friendly and approachable and have a respect for views, values and cultures that are different to your own.
About Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield
We provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect their lives. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield is an independent charity governed by its own board of trustees. We're supported by a range of funders, staff and trained volunteers, without whom we wouldn't be able to offer the quality service that we do today.
Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield is an independent charity governed by its own board of trustees. We're supported by a range of funders, staff and trained volunteers, without whom we wouldn't be able to offer the quality service that we do today.