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Lead Scotland
- VO90116
Offering 1:1 befriending support to young carers (aged 12-18) who feel isolated, lonely or disconnected. Making a valuable difference to someone's life by undertaking a social role and offering them some 'me' time away from their caring role and enabling them to access more opportunities within their community. You can do this by chatting with someone on the phone, going out for coffee, taking a walk together, finding a hobby or joining a local group. Befrienders help people build their confidence, connect more with their communities and meet new people.
Experience required
Relevant experience can include volunteering/working with children or young people, offering social and emotional support. Life experience, such as supporting family members or caring for others, is equally valuable. Essential is a caring nature, reliability, and commitment. Key skills include empathy, active listening, patience, and the ability to build trust while maintaining clear boundaries. An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and diversity is important, and training is also provided.
Travel details
In-person meetings and activities within the Young Carer’s local community.
Travel expenses
Travel and out of pocket expenses reimbursed monthly
Support
Training details
Induction training, ongoing training and regular support and development from Befriending Coordinator. Including Role, Responsibilities, Confidentiality, Boundaries, Child Protection and Lone Volunteering Awareness. This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.
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 Young Carers Befriender (Fife Wide) with Lead Scotland
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Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Fife:
Contact name: Volunteering Team Fife
Email address: volunteering@fva.org
Thank you for registering your interest in Young Carers Befriender (Fife Wide) with Lead Scotland.
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Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO90116.