Befrienders

• Action for Children (Aberdeen & North East Services)

• VO69861

Action for Children Aberdeen Priority Families - Be rewarded and have new experiences, volunteer with us as a Befriender
With the Aberdeen Priority Families service befrienders engage with children/young people, sharing their experiences as well as trying new activities and spending quality time together. Matched with a child/young person in Aberdeen City you will develop a 1:1 relationship providing regular positive support to their social and emotional development on a fortnightly basis for a few hours at a time. The benefit of the befriending service positively affects the individual child/young person, their family life, relationships with their friends and the life of the befriender.

*What you can expect:
-To make a positive difference to the life of a child/young person

• Full Training


• Regular support


• Reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed


• Be able to easily fit mentoring in around your other commitments

*What we can offer:
-Valuable experience of working with children and families, learning about how best to support children/ young people living in difficult situations, whilst being fully supported in their practice
-Development of personal skills such as communication, motivation and improved confidence

• The chance to meet like-minded new people


• A PVG Disclosure (provided by us) is necessary for this role

A fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact us at Email andy.farquhar@actionforchildren.org.uk or call 07764788430.

Experience required

Commitment to aims and values of Action for Children and reliable.

Travel details

Opportunities available across Aberdeen City.

Travel expenses

Reasonable out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.

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