Availability

Flexible

About Befrienders *

The Befriending Scheme recruits volunteers to befreind children and young people, who, for a variety of reasons, need extra support. The aims of the scheme are: * to recruit, train and support volunteers to act as befrienders * to receive referrals from a range of agencies including social work, schools, psychologists, reporters department * to match up thes referrals with befrienders * to work collaboratively with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies to support children in their own communities

Skills & Experience

Patience, sense of humour, liking children's company, understanding, being non-judgmental, commitent. Initial and ongoing training.

Travel Details

Befrienders collect their befriendee from home and return them there. Where befriending happens varies a great deal and largely depends on the activity.

Requirements

Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Other, Police Check, References