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Volunteering Opportunity Details

  • Mentor for a young adult with Cystic fibrosis (Fife)
    with Butterfly Trust (The) (This is not a Fife-based organisation).

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO90094 - Created/last updated: 06/06/2024



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    About this opportunity:

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:19
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Induction is one day covering the condition, the mentoring process and procedures, interpersonal skills, Trust procedures. One team day per year for ongoing training. Support from mentoring co-ordinator member of Trust's staff.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - All out of pocket and travelling expenses reimbursed

    Experience required:Good listening skills, patience, reliability and an adaptable attitude.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    Must have held a full driving license for 2 years and access to smoke-free car

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsUse of car to collect a client who lives within a reasonable distance of the volunteers home

    Saltire AwardThis 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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Butterfly Trust (The) has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
  - Befriender for young person with Cystic Fibrosis

Type of volunteering: Befriending / Mentoring
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