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Volunteering Opportunity: VO99262

  • Befriender
    with Fife Young Carers.

    Created/last updated: 03/04/2024


    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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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    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 DetailsOpportunity would mainly take place out in the local community although some group sessions might take place in Fife Young Carers Office in Glenrothes

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.