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Young Adult Befriender

Butterfly Trust
VO100155

Befriending is a fantastic and rewarding way to make a real difference to the life of someone else,
giving personal satisfaction and enhancing your own life experience. This role is supported by
Children in Need.
Their befrienders offer one to one support to a young person aged 8-18, affected by 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, for a year. This allows 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.

Travel details

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

Travel expenses

All transport costs, mileage (40p/mile), materials
for activities, refreshments.

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Training details

One hour induction event usually via Zoom. Volunteer Handbook issued to provide information on the condition, the Trust and its procedures, interpersonal skills, introduction to some of the official systems. Support from member of the Trust staff.