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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
Support
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
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Frequency & commitment
To participate where possible in monthly group outings & volunteer support sessions and attend a minimum of 6 per year
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 Group Volunteer with Bfriend
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Tracey Lyon, Bfriend
Tracey Lyon, Bfriend
Email address: info@bfriend.org.uk
Phone number: 01292 264000
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in South Ayrshire:
Contact name: VASA Volunteering
Email address: volunteer@vasa.scot
Thank you for registering your interest in Group Volunteer with Bfriend.
Bfriend has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO88414.