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Shetland Befriending Scheme
- VO30776
Volunteers are matched up on a one-to-one basis with either a vulnerable young person or a young adult. The matches meet regularly either weekly or fortnightly for a few hours at a time. The aim is to engage in purposeful activities within the community which wil help to encourage increased self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence. It is also about building on the young person or young adults existing skills and developing new ones.
Experience required
Patience, understanding, tolerance, open-minded, non-judgemental, have the ability to motivate, the ability to listen, empathetic, good sense of humour, ability to try new activities and have fun.
Travel details
Shetland wide.
If the volunteer has a car it can be used for outings, otherwise travel is by public transport.
Travelling is considered in the matching process.
Travel expenses
Yes.
Volunteer expenses, mileage and some on-going training costs are all available.
Support
Training details
Eight week initial training programme.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 17
Age restriction due to safety issues.
Male volunteers will not be matched with female clients.
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
A few hours a week or fortnight for a minimum of six months after the volunteer has completed befriending initial training - Flexible.
Volunteers (aged 17-25) 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 Befriender Children and Young People aged 7 - 15 years with Shetland Befriending Scheme
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 message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Shetland:
Contact name: Kathleen Williamson
Email address: kathleen.williamson@shetland.org
Phone: 01595 743910
Thank you for registering your interest in Befriender Children and Young People aged 7 - 15 years with Shetland Befriending Scheme.
Shetland Befriending Scheme 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 #VO30776.