Volunteer induction training
Barclay's and other volunteers will receive a distance learning induction pack to help them understand and feel confident about the role the Buddy.
The pack will cover:
The Role of the Volunteer
- Introduction to Ready to Start and volunteering
- An introduction to both Leonard Cheshire Disability and what the Ready to Start project is all about
- How volunteering in Leonard Cheshire Disability works and the volunteer agreement
- What is involved in the role of the Ready to Start volunteer and what the client will do within the Ready to Start project.
- Working with Clients
- Relationship with clients
- Supporting clients
- Key policies and risk assessment
- Working within the limits of the role and training
- Communication and disability rights
- What is disability
- Social model of disability
- How are disabled peoples' rights protected by law
- Client representation within Leonard Cheshire Disability
- Principles of communication
- Barriers to effective communication
