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Families First St Andrews
- VO47168
Volunteers can become one-to-one befrienders for 2 hour sessions on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Befrienders support children and young people; engaging with them in activities such as baking, swimming, arts and crafts, games or walks along the beach, depending on the interests of the child. Befriending generally takes place between 3.30 and 6 pm on weekdays, after school. Our befriending service places value on the individual child and gives them the opportunity to form positive relationships and build up self-esteem. Parents have witnessed the benefits to their children. One parent commented that - 'this service is second to none. It has opened up so many opportunities for my son and has made a huge difference to him'.
Experience required
Volunteers need to have very good listening skills and be able to follow a child’s lead. However, no experience is necessary, as training is provided.
Travel details
Befriending services operates out of Families First premises, Rose Lane, 132 South Street, St Andrews. Children are transported to and from the Centre. Befrienders make their own way to the Centre.
Travel expenses
If you take public transport to go to their centre to undertake your volunteering role, fares are reimbursed. Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile.
Support
Training details
Mandatory training includes one day of training and one induction evening. The All-Day training includes modules such as Child and Adult Protection and Managing Behaviour, and the induction evening introduces relevant policies and procedures, such as Health and Safety. Volunteers will have a supervisor available during sessions to provide support, answer any queries and conduct briefs and debriefs before and after sessions. All volunteers meet with the Volunteer Coordinator for formal supervision, and this is their regular contact. Regular training opportunities from external agencies are also advertised to all volunteers.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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Frequency & commitment
6 month min commitment 2 hrs once a fortnightWeekdays
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
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