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• Young Adult Mentors with Butterfly Trust Volunteer Opportunity No. VO100156 - Created/last updated: 29/04/2024

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  About this opportunity:	The Butterfly Trust is looking for mentors for young people 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 hour 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	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	Yes: Induction is one day covering the condition, the befriending process and procedures, interpersonal skills, Trust procedures, child protection. One team day per year for ongoing training. Support from befriending 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.

  
  

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