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Positive Help
- VO86372
Do you love learning and want to inspire a child or young person to reach their full potential? As a Study Buddy Volunteer, you will spend 1:1 time with a child or young person aged between 5 and 18 who is affected by HIV or Hepatitis C and who could use a little extra support.
Study Buddy Volunteers make learning exciting, engaging, and rewarding for their child. Through consistent, weekly support, you will help to develop their confidence in their abilities. Whether it's practicing math, exploring creative writing, or tackling science topics, you will be there to guide, encourage, and celebrate their progress.
You will provide educational support that is tailored to the child's needs and goals. You will help with homework, school projects, developing study skills, and ultimately fostering a love of learning. There is also scope to support wider learning by planning trips to the museum or other educational places.
Consistency is important for the children we support. We therefore ask our Befrienders to commit to a minimum of 1 year of volunteering in order to nurture feelings of trust and safety.
Experience required
Many of the children and young people we support have been affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences. Therefore as a Study buddy volunteer you will need to be kind and patient and see yourself as a positive role model for children and young people affected by HIV / Hep C – everything besides that we will cover in the training. You do not need to have any past experience working with children. if you have any further questions please contact us 0131 225 4766 children@positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk
Travel details
The volunteer will collect the child or young person from their home. They will then go to a nearby café, library or community space to study together.
Travel expenses
After each session you will complete a feedback and expenses form. You can claim money back for the cost of any activities, food/drink and public transport/fuel. You will then be reimbursed within a week of submitting the form.
Support
Training details
Our training covers a range of topics including: information on HIV and Hep C; stigma and discrimination; maintaining boundaries; child protection protocols and trauma informed approaches. All volunteers are required to complete a mix of in-person and online training with other volunteers. This is usually one full day at the weekend followed by four 2 hour sessions in the evenings. We will also provide you with First Aid training. Once you are matched with a child ,you will meet with the coordinator for a one hour support meeting every 6 months, however this can be more regular if you require. We also offer ongoing training and peer support sessions to enable you to fulfil your volunteering role with confidence! We are happy to provide references for you to help you into future employment or education.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
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Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Children's Study Buddy with Positive Help
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