voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Young Adult Mentors
with Butterfly TrustVolunteer Opportunity No. VO100156 - Created/last updated: 08/11/2024
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: The Butterfly Trust is looking for mentors for young adults with cystic fibrosis. Mentoring is a
fantastic and rewarding way to make a difference to the life of someone else, giving personal
satisfaction and enhancing your own life.
Young people living with this condition have a demanding daily treatment regime at home and
sometimes experience limitations that can affect their confidence and ability to cope with the
challenges of everyday living. They may also be socially isolated because of their condition.
Mentors offer support to young adults with Cystic Fibrosis in improving socialisation, broadening
horizons and exploring concerns to improve self-esteem, enhance coping skills and the person's
quality of life.
A mentor will meet with a young adult regularly to build a trusting one-to-one relationship for at least
a year.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 19 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: One day induction event usually via Zoom. Volunteer Handbook issued to provide information on the condition, the Trust and its procedures, interpersonal skills, introduction to some of the official systems. Support from member of the Trust staff. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - All transport costs, mileage (40p/mile), materials for activities, refreshments.Experience required: Good listening skills, patience, reliability and an adaptable attitude. Restrictions on who can volunteer
Use of car is desirableApplication process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References Taster available? Yes: Induction is one day covering the condition, the mentoring process and procedures, interpersonal skills, Trust procedures, child protection. One team day per year for ongoing training. Support from mentoring co-ordinator member of Trust's staff. Travel Details The young adult will live within a reasonable distance of the mentor, who may sometimes take them in their car to an activity or environment away from home. Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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Other Opportunities
Here are some shortcuts to other, similar opportunities:Butterfly Trust has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Befriender for young person affected by Cystic Fibrosis
- Driver for families affected by Cystic Fibrosis
Type of volunteering: Befriending / Mentoring
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