Group Helpers-Barnardo’s Aberdeen Young Carers

Barnardo's (Aberdeen)
VO99327

A Young Carer is someone up to the age of 18 who provides unpaid support to a relative, friend or neighbour who due to illness or disability cannot manage to live independently without the carer’s help. Responsibilities may include practical support such as personal care, cooking, housework, or emotional support.

A group volunteer with Aberdeen Young Carers will assist staff members in delivering any planned activities e.g. arts and crafts, baking, sport activities etc. They will actively participate with the activity, encourage young people to join in and have fun and build up positive relationships with the Young Carers by being friendly and non-judgemental. They will also have the opportunity to lead groups in a topic they are confident in, if they wish to.

At present, we are looking for volunteers to support with our monthly groups, in-school sports groups, school holiday programmes, on an ad-hoc basis or at events. Further opportunities are available to assist in raising awareness of Young Carers rights within Aberdeen.

We ask for a once-a-month commitment from group volunteers to ensure enough cover is in place for groups. Our groups can be held on evenings, weekends and during holiday periods.

To apply, please visit: https://volunteer.barnardos.org.uk/opportunities/16049-children-s-activity-support-group-helper-aberdeen-young-carers-2020-11-24 or contact the Volunteer Coordinator below:

Andrew McGettigan
E-Mail: andrew.mcgettigan@barnardos.org.uk
Phone: 07724287057

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Aberdeen City – Barnardo’s, 20 Carden Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1UQ.
In and around Aberdeen City in multiple schools – more information on request.

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Minimum age: 16

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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