Young Person Befriender

• Aberlour Scotland's Children's Charity

• VO106163

Aberlour Children’s Charity has built an excellent reputation over the past 30 years for supporting children and young people who have experienced disadvantage and trauma arising from early childhood experiences.
We are deeply committed to a child-centred approach, placing the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of every child at the heart of what we do.
As a Volunteer Befriender, you will play a key role in supporting a child or young person in foster care by providing consistent, positive, and supportive companionship. Your involvement will contribute meaningfully to their healing journey and support their re-engagement in healthy, positive social relationships.

Experience required

We are looking for volunteers who are:
Compassionate, patient, and non-judgemental
Reliable and able to offer consistency and commitment
Good listeners with strong communication skills
Understanding of (or willingness to learn about) trauma-informed care
Comfortable working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds
Emotionally resilient and able to maintain healthy boundaries

Travel details

Aberdeenshire/Peterhead, car not essential but would be and advantage

Travel expenses

Expenses paid monthly or in advance by arrangement

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