supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Befriender
with Fife Young Carers.
About this opportunity: | Are you able to support young people and make a difference? Can you spare a couple hours a week or fortnight to help a young person access social opportunities in their local area? Fife Young Carers has a volunteering opportunity as a Befriending Volunteer • Fife Young Carers offers a Befriender and Young Carer the opportunity to form a trusting, supportive, reliable relationship • This role enables young carers to access social activities they might not be able to access currently • Befrienders might take a young person to a Café arcades, bowling or even just a walk as well as group activities and days out organised by FYC • What's important is that it allows them to have fun and spend some time away from their caring role • Most befriending activities will take place in the evening although there will be more morning and afternoon opportunities during holidays/weekends • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Who they are. Being a befriender Child protection training Young adults' protection training. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - FYC reimburse private car mileage at 45p per mile or public transport with receipt of a valid ticket. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | A warm and friendly personality, strong communicator, reliable, ability to listen and show empathy, respect confidentiality, independence to volunteer alone with support of Volunteer Coordinator. Experience dealing with children/young people would be great although not required as full training provided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Opportunity would mainly take place out in the local community although some group sessions might take place in Fife Young Carers Office in Glenrothes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |