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Befriender - Children & Young People
When We Need You
From 01/02/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
We are looking for volunteers to befriend children/young people who, for various reasons, require extra support. Befriending is offering time, support and friendship to a child/young person who needs a positive role model and/or is going through a difficult time in their life. Volunteers would introduce the child/young person to new challenges, skills and adventures. They would benefit from regular training and support, gaining life experience and making friends. The children/young people would benefit by having an adult who has an interest in them and spends time with them. They would also have some quality time in a relationship with no demands on them and hopefully see a growth in their self-esteem and confidence.
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About Sky Kids Project (SC033497)
To offer activities, holiday clubs, holidays to children and young people in Shortlees without entrance fee. To offer support to children and young people going through bereavement, bullying, moving into the community or with family issues. To set up mentoring services.
Skills & Experience
Professional qualifications not necessary, but some previous experience of working with children is essential; other requirements include patience, sense of humour, non-judgemental, committed, enjoying the company of children.
Travel Details
Sunnyside Road, Shortlees, Kilmarnock. There is a regular bus service and on-street car parking.
Restrictions
Volunteers need to be over 18 owing to the vulnerability of the children/young people involved.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Child protection, in-house training, youth work training, first aid. Regular supervision and support provided.
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Children
Expenses Detail
Public transport rates. Volunteers reimbursed each week.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Minimum commitment of 2 hrs per week for a minimum of 6 months will be required for this opportunity.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 19 years of age.
Volunteers Required
6
Reference Code
20-652
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
28 Grange Street
KA1 2DD
Contact: Volunteer Centre East Ayrshire
Tel: 01563 544765
Email: volunteer@eav.org.uk
