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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Befriender for young people
with Butterfly Trust (Fife)Volunteer Opportunity No. VO84998 - Created/last updated: 19/11/2020
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: This befriending opportunity allows the befriender to make a positive difference for a young person, while also growing their own experience and enhancing their skills. Our befrienders offer one to one support to a young person ages 8 to 19, who has Cystic Fibrosis. Young people living with this condition have a demanding daily treatment regime at hone 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. A befriender will meet with the young person every 1 to 2 weeks to build a trusting relationship. This will allow the young person space and as suitable environment to explore their feelings, discuss their fears, develop life skills and grow in the areas where they may be struggling. Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 19 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: Induction is one day covering the condition, the befriending process and procedures, interpersonal skills, Trust procedures. One team day per year for ongoing training. Support from the befriending co-ordinator member of the Trust staff Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - public transport or mileage at a rate pf 30p per mile and cost of materials for activitiesExperience required: good listening skills, patience and an adaptable attitude Restrictions on who can volunteer
must have held a full driving licence for 2 yearsApplication process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; Other; PVG membership required; References Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details the young person will live within a reasonable travelling distance of the befriender, who will take them in their car to an activity or environment away from home to give the young person space to talk 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 (Fife) has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Volunteer Befriender
- Volunteer Mentor
- Support Worker
Type of volunteering: Befriending / Mentoring
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