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Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Befriender
with Fife Young CarersVolunteer Opportunity No. VO99262 - Created/last updated: 03/04/2024
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Are you able to support young people and make a difference? Can you spare a couple hours a week or fortnight to help a young person access social opportunities in their local area? Fife Young Carers has a volunteering opportunity as a Befriending Volunteer.
Fife Young Carers offers a Befriender and Young Carer the opportunity to form a trusting, supportive, reliable relationship. This role enables young carers to access social activities they might not be able to access currently.
Befrienders might take a young person to a Café arcades, bowling or even just a walk as well as group activities and days out organised by FYC. What's important is that it allows them to have fun and spend some time away from their caring role. Most befriending activities will take place in the evening although there will be more morning and afternoon opportunities during holidays/weekends.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: Who they are. Being a befriender Child protection training Young adults' protection training. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - FYC reimburse private car mileage at 45p per mile or public transport with receipt of a valid ticket.Experience required: A warm and friendly personality, strong communicator, reliable, ability to listen and show empathy, respect confidentiality, independence to volunteer alone with support of Volunteer Coordinator. Experience dealing with children/young people would be great although not required as full training provided. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details Opportunity would mainly take place out in the local community although some group sessions might take place in Fife Young Carers Office in Glenrothes 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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