Volunteer with West Dunbartonshire CAB

West Dunbartonshire CAB needs you!

Volunteering with CAB is interesting, friendly and very worthwhile. Full training and support is given so no formal qualifications or experience are required. Our team offer new trainees daily support within a very friendly environment.

What does it take to be an advisor?

All sorts of people volunteer as CAB advisors and provide free, confidential, independent and impartial advice. There are some things Bureau Advisors have in common though. CAB Advisors:

Are good listeners
Work well in teams
Have good English literacy skills, and can do basic arithmetic
Have good computer skills
Are analytical thinkers
Are open minded and don’t judge people or their circumstances
Enjoy helping all kinds of people

What does it take to be a trustee?

You may also like to contribute to their local community by joining our Board of Trustees. We look for team players who have strategic vision, independent judgement, a willingness to give time and commitment to help support and develop our organisation. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with knowledge and experience in finance, fundraising, governance and Third Sector organisations.

Trustee Role Description

Still thinking about volunteering?

You will never look back as you make a difference and feel a difference.

Volunteer Application Form

Name *

Date of Birth

Postal Address *

Post Code *

Email Address *

Telephone Number *

Are you interested in any particular type of volunteer role(s)? *

Describe any skills you have that would be useful for the role you wish to do *

Is there anything you have done over the past few years that you would like to tell us about or that would make you suitable for this role?

Why do you want to volunteer for the bureau? *

Is there anything else you would like to say about yourself?

References - Please give the names, phone numbers, email addresses & job titles of two people (other than your family) who can tell us about you - for example, an employer, teacher or someone who knows you well. *

It would be useful to know when you will be available to volunteer (we ask volunteer advisers to commit themselves to at least 6 hours per week) - Please tell us below the days & times when you are generally available *

Are there any times you are unavailable?

Please tell us about any specific needs you would like us to take into account, either at the interview or if we offer you a volunteer role

Would you be comfortable supporting our clients using the following: Face to Face Appointments *

Telephone Enquiries *

Emails *

Video Appointments *

Webchat *

Where did you find out about CAB volunteering (e.g. friend, poster, on the internet)? *

I agree * that as part of the recruitment procedure we may collect and store sensitive personal data about you in line with our Data Retention and Privacy Policies, which are available at our website.

I agree * that the information given on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge and acknowledge that by signing this form I have given my consent to sensitive personal information being recorded and stored.

I agree * that I understand that before I can undertake C.A.B. work I must complete a basic training course and be prepared to undertake further training as required.

I agree * to work regular weekly sessions for the C.A.B. and present myself for acceptance by the Management Committee and the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux.

I agree * to abide by the rules of confidentiality and other principles of the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux.

I agree * to give my consent to West Dunbartonshire C.A.B. maintaining a record of my training activities and/or on CASlearn and for members of Citizens Advice Scotland to view this record as part of the bureau audit.

* Please notes:

All of our volunteers have to undergo a recruitment and training process in all roles and, as such, volunteering with WDCAB is not something you can start immediately.
Volunteers who wish to train as advisers must agree to undergo the Disclosure process, if requested, and to provide satisfactory references.
We consider all applications on an individual basis and cannot guarantee everyone who applies a volunteering opportunity.

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West Dunbartonshire CAB needs you!

Volunteer Application Form

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