Staff Members

Manages the whole programme that entails the following tasks:

• Administer the organisation mission as per aims and objectives of the program
• Talking with people who have an intellectual disability who may be interested in having an advocate to assist them.
• Talking with potential advocates about the philosophy of Citizen Advocacy and other relevant issues.
• The coordinator carefully match the advocates and protégé’s to ensure there is a good between the needs and interest of the protégés and the abilities, resources and commitments of the advocate.

Work in conjunction with the Program Coordinator with the following tasks:

• Recruit Protégés and determine their individual needs.
• Recruit potential Advocates and screen their suitability to be matched with a Protégé.
• Contribute regularly towards the program’s newsletter.
• Engage with Stakeholders through Facebook by posting and sharing content.
• Implement orientation and training programs for Citizen Advocates.
• Provide follow-up support for existing relationships.