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• Volunteer Befriender with Fife Young Carers Volunteer Opportunity No. VO102717 - Created/last updated: 26/03/2025

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  About this opportunity:	This is an opportunity to enhance the life experience of Young Carers in Fife by 1 to 1 befriending in the community. Fife Young Carers support children and young people ages 0 to 25 who are unpaid carers. These young people look after family members who are ill or have a disability; this can have an impact on the time they have simply to be young, to do the things that children and young people should have the time and opportunity to do. As a volunteer befriender you could be part of the range of support services that Fife Young Carers offers to over 1200 children who perform caring roles in their homes. If you are empathic, outgoing, friendly and have a few hours to spare to make a difference, please contact us for further details. PVG check and training are provided.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Induction and training sessions will take place, in Glenrothes, before being matched with a young carer. You will have regular volunteer check-ins with the volunteer coordinator.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Fortnightly upon production of forms and receipts.
  Experience required:	Non-judgemental, empathic, friendly and willing to go out and about with young people in accordance with their interests and abilities.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Befriending will take place in the community at locations arranged by the parties themselves in partnership with FYC; travel expenses will be reimbursed to ensure volunteers are not out of pocket.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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  To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

  
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