Volunteer Scotland

Find opportunities

Befriender/Mentor-Children and Young People (Families Linked In Project)

  • VO99534

Description

Volunteers to provide quality 1:1 time on a regular basis to help children and young people to access leisure and recreational opportunities in the local community and to help improve wellbeing. Activities can include going for a walk or going to a local park, doing some arts and crafts, local museums and going for a chat. This quality time would allow a space for children and young people to talk about how they are feeling as well as a time for them to have time in their local community. Some of the befriender roles offered can also be on a 2:1 basis alongside another volunteer or worker which is a great opportunity for volunteers to build up confidence before lone working. Some befriender/mentoring roles may take place in a school setting depending on the need of the child and may take place during school hours.

Organisation aims and objectives

Barnardo’s strives to help the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Barnardo’s vision today is that the lives of all children and young people should be free from poverty, abuse and discrimination. We want to bring out the best in every child no matter who they are or what they have been through. We deal with various issues such as poverty, neglect, homelessness, bereavement, domestic violence and disability. We look at the bigger picture and strive for a better future for all children and young people. Action for Children supports disadvantaged children, young people and families across various services in the UK. Action for Children intervenes to stop neglect and abuse and also offer services to support children, young people and families with disabilities. AFC want to help support children, young people and families to fulfil their potential and make the most of their lives.

Availability

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

The hours each week can vary but usually a commitment of 2 hours per session and usually weekly or fortnightly. The role, depending on the age of the child/young person can take place during the day, after school, early evening and weekends. We look for a volunteer to commit to a minimum of 6 months for this role.

Restrictions

A minimum age of 18 for volunteers due to the responsibility involved with lone working.
Experience required: We are looking for volunteers who have experience and knowledge around substance use as the Families Linked In Project supports children, young people and parents who have been impacted by substance use in the family setting. Previous experience is not essential but for some of our roles previous experience/knowledge/awareness would be much welcomed.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Mileage within Dundee Boundaries and Bus Travel within Dundee Boundaries. Receipts need to be provided when claiming.
Training details: Provided with an induction process that covers: child protection, confidentiality, and professional boundaries (to name some). There are various training opportunities outside the induction and volunteers are also supported by the volunteer coordinator with regular supervision provided.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Report this opportunity
Find out more about Barnardo's
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite
Similar opportunities

Support Volunteers

The Butterfly Trust are a Scottish registered charity that offer direct one to one support to people living with Cystic Fibrosis. We are helping to empower people with Cystic Fibrosis in Scotland. Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive, life-limiting, genetically inherited condition with no cure. We are the leading provider of social support to the Cystic Fibrosis community of Scotland, providing face-to-face services for individuals and families, and access to the support needed to ensure they benefit from optimum homecare and enjoy the best quality of life. Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference to the life of someone else, and an opportunity to enhance your own life and build new skills. The support worker undertakes tasks that make a real difference to the quality of life for the young people we support. He/she is our first point of contact with clients responding to requests that are often for practical help but also just someone to talk to. Support workers receive training to develop skills in understanding and completing official forms, and can be trained to provide advocacy if they wish to be more challenged. A great opportunity to make a real difference for people. Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. For more details please contact Dr Miles Tew, Volunteer Manager at E Mail: miles@butterflytrust.org.uk or tel: 07712 606891.
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite

Befriender/Mentor

At Barnardo’s across Perth and Kinross the children and young people we support will be or have been affected by parental substance use, poor parental mental health, domestic violence or have an additional support need. They may also have experienced impact of poverty, neglect and abuse, homelessness, their own poor mental health and emerging substance use issues, as well as a care histories and behavioural issues. Volunteer befrienders/mentors provide quality one to one time to a child, young person or parent and are there to provide a listening ear, to talk and support the child, young person or parent to access leisure and recreational opportunities. We occasionally will have opportunities for 2:1 befriender roles to help build up people’s confidence as a befriender before doing lone working. Befrienders will focus on building their child’s or parents confidence and resilience as well as reducing their isolation and encouraging them to get more involved in the local community. We have roles available to help either children, young people or parents-volunteers can choose the role that they do with Barnardo’s. Befriending activities will vary according to the individual needs of the child/young person/parent and the role will involve being in the community helping them to access and enjoy activities that are local to them and to help develop skills and interests. For example, some of the children/young peoples/parents need support to go to an activity in the community and some need someone to talk to one to one. Volunteers provide vital support to children, young people and parents which helps the individuals to build up confidence, meet new people and access local activities. Some of the befriending roles may take place during school hours in a school setting (or during school hours when supporting a parent) but usually the roles supporting children and young people will take place after school hours, early evenings and weekends. We are also looking for volunteers who have experience and knowledge in supporting children and young people with additional support needs and who may have knowledge with using Makaton. Previous experience is not essential with children and young people with additional support needs but for some of our roles previous experience would be much welcomed. • Minimum age 18 (but can start the induction process at 17) • Minimum of 2 hours per week or 2 hours per fortnight (Monday-Sunday-during school, after school, evenings, weekends) • Befriender roles are across Perth and Kinross but the matching process would take into account locality and vehicle access. • Travel expenses provided within Perth and Kinross Boundaries • 6 month commitment for a befriender role
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite

Young Adult Befriender

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.
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite

1:1 Online Tutor - Volunteer Tutors Organisation

VTO provides free one to one tuition to children and young people (aged 8-18) to help tackle the attainment gap in Scotland. We work with young people from diverse backgrounds including those from low income families, care experience, EAL, or those faced with perceived barriers to learning. Our volunteers are responsible for developing a person-centred tutoring experience online. A key part of this role is relationship building, mentoring, instilling confidence, and empowering young people through education. Volunteers from a range of diverse backgrounds and experiences are welcome. What will I be doing? Working one to one with a young person who requires tutoring support online. Relationship building and mentoring Instilling a growth mind set towards learning Monitoring and recording progress of learning and keeping in contact with your assigned Learning Communities Coordinator. Tutoring in English, Maths and potentially other subjects, dependant on experience. Sourcing and creating engaging ways to support pupils’ skills and learning.
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite