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Befriender
When We Need You
From 06/04/2005 onwards
About Opportunity
The opportunity to make a difference in a young person's life. Current and previous befrienders report befriending as a very rewarding relationship - both to the young person and the befrienders themselves. This could be someone's chance to not only help a young person but to also broaden their own horizons and perhaps learn something new. This could also be an opportunity for someone looking to, perhaps change career path. Befriending can be fun, challenging, rewarding and a great experience. We have befrienders who have been with us for many years and have built up unique relationships with young people. You can fit befriending in around your work/home life as it can take place in the evenings or weekends. Training reviews and support are constantly given.
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About Rutherglen/Cambuslang Young Persons Befriending Project
To recruit adult volunteers to befriend young people between 8 and 18 who are at risk. Project is activity based i.e. taking young people to cinema, bowling etc. People from all walks of life are befrienders.
Skills & Experience
Good communication skills, awareness of childrens needs, impartial and objective of parents difficulties, flexible.
Travel Details
Befriender collects young person from home/school and takes them out (usually once per week) to do something activity based i.e. cinema, bowling etc (Rutherglen & Cambuslang area)
Restrictions
Disclosure Check will be required.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Training done on an individual basis, to suit volunteer.
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Young People
Expenses Detail
Befrienders are paid £20.00 per outing. (Extra expenses could be discussed with Co-ordinator)
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
3-4 hours per Week. Minimum Commitment: 6 Months
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
57-173
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Social Work Resources
380 King Street
Rutherglen
Scotland
G73 1DQ
Contact: Angie Martin
Tel: 0141 613 5019
Email: angie.martin@southlanarkshire....
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