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Group Volunteer

Bfriend
VO88414

A group volunteer is someone who, after a period of training and assessment, will provide support to young people on a 1:1 basis or to the group as a whole at the Project’s group outings. Bfriend facilitates 12 group outings per year for socially isolated young people aged between 8 & 18, living in South Ayrshire.

TASKS

• To participate where possible in monthly group outings & volunteer support sessions and attend a minimum of 6 per year
• To read the volunteer handbook and be aware of Bfriend's policies and procedures and adhere to them.
• To comply with the team’s administrative procedures.

Experience required

• Be comfortable working on their own independently and in group settings
• Be able to seek advice and support from Project staff when necessary
• Be able to communicate well with others
• Be non judgemental, respecting people’s differences
• Have an understanding or awareness of some issues faced by young people referred to the team
• Be willing to participate in a broad range of activities

Travel details

Able to travel locally either by walking, public transport or car in order to participate in outings with the young person.

Travel expenses

• All out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed

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Training details

• Group volunteers will be required to undertake a 4 week induction training course which consist of 4 x 3 hour sessions on a weekly basis
•Required to refresh child protection training at least every 2 years as per the Project’s policies and procedures
• Volunteers are encouraged to attend volunteer support sessions which are offered on a monthly basis and comprise of a mixture of training, information and social events
• References can be given on request following 6 months commitment