Befriender for young person with Cystic FIbrosis

• Butterfly Trust (The) (Midlothian)

• VO100124

Befriending is a fantastic, rewarding, way to make a real difference to the life of someone else. Apart from the personal satisfaction of helping someone, it’s also an opportunity to enhance your own life experience and build new skills.

Our befrienders offer one to one support to a young person aged 8 to 18, who has Cystic Fibrosis.

Young people living with this condition have a demanding daily treatment regime at home and sometimes experience limitations that can affect their confidence and ability to cope with the challenges of everyday living. They may also be socially isolated because of their condition.

A befriender will meet with the young person every 1 to 2 weeks, to build a trusting one to one relationship. A commitment of at least a year is sought - this will allow the young person time, space and a suitable environment to explore their feelings, discuss their fears, develop life skills and grow in the areas where they may be struggling.

Experience required

Good listening skills, patience, reliability and an adaptable attitude. Commitment for a minimum of one year.

Travel details

The young person will live within a reasonable distance of the befriender, who will usually take them in their car to an activity or environment away from home.

Travel expenses

Travelling costs, mileage (currently 40p/mile), postage/stationery, refreshments and cost of activities/materials when appropriate.

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Training details

Induction is one day covering the condition, the befriending process and procedures, interpersonal skills, Trust procedures. One team day per year for ongoing training. Support from befriending co-ordinator member of Trust’s staff.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 19
Since the role requires driving, the befriender must have held a clean driving licence for at least 2 years and have access to a smoke-free car. Insurance requires the driving licence restriction. Clients have lung disease, hence a smoke-free car.

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Volunteers (aged 19-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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