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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Time for Mum Buddy

Female buddy/befriender required to help a mum reach a personal goal over 16 weeks.
Increase confidence building through sharing an interest and regularly meeting in the community or by videocall.
Some note taking involved.
Good verbal communication with mum and volunteer coordinator by video, text, phone or email.
Time 4 Mum focusses on helping isolated parents and carers explore what is available to them in their local area. With the support of a volunteer parent/carers are encouraged to identify and try out an activity or hobby on a weekly basis until they are confident to attend without support and have built networks of their own.

Experience required

Essential
Good listener
Non judgemental
Empathetic
Good spoken and written communication skills
Setting and maintaining boundaries
Positive attitude
Desirable
Some IT knowledge - sending emails, doing videocalls - but training can be provided
Creative

Travel details

We work across the city of Edinburgh and whilst there may be some travel involved to meet with mum this will be reimbursed and / or can be paid in advance.

Travel expenses

Expenses forms are completed and money is transferred into personal accounts when receipts are produced. Money can be given in advance for planned activities

Support
Training details

Delivered over 2 sessions to small groups (3 or 4) volunteers we cover a wide range of topics including relationship building, boundaries, active listening, planning, ideas for activities, recording of sessions. Training is informal and group discussion is encouraged.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
2 hours a week for 6 months