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Big Hearts Community Trust
- VO67882
Big Hearts Befrienders provides one-to-one befriending for children and young people aged 5-16 years either in kinship care or who are socially isolated within the city through supporting them to learn new skills and provide a social experience. Through the befriending relationship the child / young person and the befriender may touch on topics such as increasing self-esteem; dealing with worries; respect for others, with the main aim of building a trusting and reliable relationship with an adult and working towards set outcomes.
Experience required
No qualifications are necessary, as full volunteer training will be provided, Experience of spending time with children and young people is desirable, Some knowledge of the current issues affecting children and young people and their families, Good communication skills with children, young people and families
Travel details
Anywhere in Edinburgh
Travel expenses
Travel expenses are paid monthly
Support
Training details
One day training ( normally a Saturday).
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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 Big Hearts Befrienders with Big Hearts Community Trust
Your details and message will be sent to:
Pauline Fraser, Big Hearts Community Trust
Pauline Fraser, Big Hearts Community Trust
Email address: pauline.fraser@bighearts.org.uk
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