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Positive Help
- VO86373
Do you enjoy spending time with children and helping them discover their confidence? As a Befriending 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.
Many of the children we support have faced or continue to face Adverse Childhood Experiences that have affected their wellbeing, development, and communication. As a Befriending Volunteer, you will build a connection with a child or young person through fun activities such as visiting museums and galleries, taking part in sports, or exploring nature. You will support a child to develop their interests and hobbies and expand their horizons while creating a safe and supportive environment for them to express themselves.
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
As mentioned many of the children and young people we support have been affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences. Therefore as a Befriending 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 and/or Hep C – everything besides that we will cover in the training. You do not need to have any past experience working with children. Any questions please contact us;0131 2254766 or children@positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk
Travel details
You will be meeting your Befriendee at their home and together you will visit different places and activities all around Edinburgh.
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; Adult protection protocols and trauma informed approaches. Training takes place over two full days, one of which is certified First Aid training, and four shorter training sessions. Ongoing post-session support. One-to-one support meetings. Guided peer-support.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Befriender to Children and Young People with Positive Help
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Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Edinburgh:
Edinburgh TSI
Thank you for registering your interest in Befriender to Children and Young People with Positive Help.
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