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Childrens and Young People's Befriender
When We Need You
From 05/12/2011 to 05/03/2012
About Opportunity
Volunteers are matched with an individual child. They take the child out to activities they enjoy and offer them the chance to chat if they wish. As well as being fun for the child, it also gives a break to the parents.
Availability
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About Positive Help
Positive Help offers practical help to people living with HIV in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The help is given by a team of trained, supported and supervised volunteers. The services provided include: befriending for young people; home support (cleaning, washing and ironing, cooking and gardening); and a transport service.
Skills & Experience
Minimum age of 18 years. No experience is needed as training is provided.
Travel Details
Volunteers pick up the child from their home, take them out, and then take them home again. Volunteers can use their car if they have one, or can travel by public transport.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Positive Help offers a comprehensive training. Ongoing support, regular supervision and additional training days are also provided through your volunteering.
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Children
Expenses Detail
All expenses, including travel expenses, are reimbursed to volunteers. Car users are paid a mileage rate of 40p per mile. Expenses are paid monthly.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
We ask that all befrienders can volunteer for at least 6 months following completion of the training programme.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
26-526
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
13a Great King Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH3 6QW
Contact: Lyndsay Sutton
Tel: 0131 558 1122
Email: office@positivehelpedinburgh.c...
