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Befriender - Interested in cats, music, going for walks, photography and cooking.

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Quarriers Supported Youth Housing Project is a housing support service for young people aged 16-25 years old who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. We support young people with a wide range of support needs including budgeting, developing independent living skills, addiction, health and many others that could have an impact on tenancy sustainment.

We are currently looking for a female Volunteer Befriender for a young person we support, who has four cats, enjoys music, going for walks, photography and is interested in cooking. They can find it difficult to go out by themselves and finds that having someone familiar with them helps them to go out in public places. Therefore, to complement the housing support they receive from us, we are looking for someone who could support them to go out into the community, to accompany them on walks, socials, and any other activities they may be interested in.

Main Tasks:
•Support with going on wellbeing walks in their neighbourhood and beyond
•Assist with finding new, relevant activities and go along with them initially
•Help increase their confidence
•Build up a positive, supportive relationship
•Understand and maintain boundaries
•Ensure voluntary activities are undertaken in line with Quarriers’ confidentiality policy

Commitment Required
About once a week for at least 6 months if possible.

Training & support
Induction
PPE provided
Line Manager support
1-1supervisions provided
Any relevant training as requested

Selection Procedure
Application form
Chat
References
PVG checks are mandatory – they are done through Quarriers at no cost to the Volunteer.

Expenses
Agreed expenses are provided. Expenses related to activities taken while supporting the young person need to be agreed prior to the activity taking place.

Taster Session
Initially, we would organise a meeting between yourself and the young person, so you have a chance to get to know each other a bit.

Organisation aims and objectives

This project has been going since June 2002. The project aim is to develop up to 32 supported tenancies. Young people are offered good quality accommodation in the form of their own tenancies with a support packaged tailored to address the needs of the young people. These needs are highlighted by the young person during the assessment process through to sustaining their own tenancy. The project will work with you through : Independent Living Skills, Tenancy Issues, Personal and emotional Development, Exploring employment and training. This project involvement gives housing associations the confidence to take a chance on young people and the package given to young people gives them the chance to build on their strengths and realise their full potential.

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Frequency and commitment details

About once a week for at least 6 months if possible.

Restrictions

Experience required: Desire to support a young person and to increase their confidence in themselves and in going out into the community Experience working with young people (preferred) Commitment to working in a way that recognises values and diversity Effective communication skills and non-judgemental approach
Travel details: The area for this opportunity is Glasgow West & North
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Agreed expenses are provided. Expenses related to activities taken while supporting the young person need to be agreed prior to the activity taking place.
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: Initially, we would organise a meeting between yourself and the young person, so you have a chance to get to know each other a bit.
Training details: Induction PPE provided Line Manager support 1-1supervisions provided Any relevant training as requested
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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