What is advocacy? Advocacy

Definitions:

Active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
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The profession of an advocate; the act of arguing in favour of, or supporting something; the practice of supporting someone to make their voice heard
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There are many definitions of Advocacy; the focus at Wayside Advocacy Service for Older People is Empowerment!

What does it take to be an Advocate?

You don’t have to have any professional qualifications (yet) and you don’t have to have been first in your class. What you do need is the ability to speak on behalf of others, the desire to empower people and a sense of justice.

What it takes to volunteer with Wayside Advocacy Service for Older People!

Do you think you have what it takes?
Why not contact us on: 020 8986 7531

What can volunteering do for me?

Now that you’ve decided that you want to devote some of your time to a voluntary position, you may be wondering how you will benefit in the short/long term. Here are some examples of what volunteering can do for you:

Sometimes when we are unemployed, it can be difficult to stay motivated, especially if you are signing on (JSA). You are constantly met with people who may not know what is right for you and may lack the necessary skills to give you real guidance and support when looking for a new job. Volunteering can give you a sense of responsibility and give you a reason to stick to a schedule because other people are depending on your presence.

Also if you are working in a dead end job or just want to utilize your free time in a better way, volunteering may be right for you. It can give you an insight into a different profession and illustrate skills you didn’t even know you had!

Lastly, when you volunteer for Wayside Advocacy Service for Older People you will be a part of a dedicated team of individuals that strive to be a positive asset to the Community of Hackney!

Advocacy Leaflet

What is the Wayside Advocacy Service for Older People?

The Wayside Advocacy Service for Older People is a recently established project funded for the next 3 years by Comic Relief.

We hope to provide advocacy support to older people in all its forms, in the following settings: community, in-patient and residential.

The service is run by an Advocacy Manager, Reyna Scott-Mosley and a team of trained volunteer advocates

BE A VOLUNTEER
ADVOCATE WITH US!

What is advocacy?

‘Advocacy is taking action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain the services they need. Advocates and advocacy schemes work in partnership with the people they support and take their side’. (The Advocacy Charter)

Want to find out more about Wayside Advocacy Service for Older People?

Whether you require our support, or would like to find out more about volunteering

Contact the Advocacy Manager: Reyna Scott-Mosley
Telephone: 020 8986 7531 or:
Write to: Wayside Advocacy Service for Older People
24 Chatsworth Road
Clapton, London E5 0LP