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 person with Cystic Fibrosis
with Butterfly Trust (The) (This is not a Fife-based organisation).Volunteer Opportunity No. VO90057 - Created/last updated: 31/10/2022
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: 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 befriending co-ordinator member of Trust's staff. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - All transport costs, mileage (30p/mile), materials for activities.Experience required: Good listening skills, patience, reliability and an adaptable attitude. Must have access to a smoke free car Restrictions on who can volunteer
must have held full driving license for 2 yearsApplication process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details Volunteers will be matched with a young person who lives in their local area. The volunteer will take the young person 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 (The) has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Mentor for a young adult with Cystic fibrosis (Fife)
- Volunteer Family Support Worker (Fife)
Type of volunteering: Befriending / Mentoring
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