Aberlour Children’s Charity is a major Scottish children’s charity dedicated to helping disadvantaged children, young people and families across Scotland have a brighter future. They believe not all ...
Young person's Befriender
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Kathaleen Harvey
#124072
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Many of the young people referred to our service are girls who would benefit from spending time with positive, inspirational women.
What will I be doing?
· Making a difference in a child or young person’s life
· Spending regular time with a child or young person
· Supporting them when difficulties arise
· Sharing an activity/hobby
· Attending activities
· Completing a diary after each visit
· Attending regular support sessions
What skills can I bring to this role?
· A genuine interest in the well-being of children and young people
· A few hours to spare each week
· Reliability and discretion
· Friendly and approachable
· Non-judgemental attitude
· Good communication and listening skills
· Responsible and dependable
What qualities do I need?
· To have a non-judgemental attitude and approach to working with children and young people
· To be empathetic
· To be able to treat all information in a confidential manner
· Be friendly, helpful and understanding
· Be enthusiastic, flexible, committed and patient.
When will I be needed?
· Befrienders will spend a few hours each week/fortnight with a child or young person and also attend supervision (every 8-10 weeks) and attend all Aberlour training
· As our children / young people will be at school, outings will generally take place after school, evenings or weekends
· A minimum of 6 months commitment is required for this role.
Location
Dundee
What will I gain from the role?
· Befriending training
· Make new friends and meet new people
· Get out and about
· Be young again
· Have FUN!
· Attend social events.
What support will I be given?
· Induction and child protection training
· Befriending training
· Matching support
· Ongoing support and supervision
Additional Information
For all roles involving regulated work with children and/or protected adults, Aberlour will require the applicant to submit a PVG Scheme Record or a PVG Scheme Record Update application. This opportunity is subject to the completion of satisfactory references and successful registration on the PVG Scheme.
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About Aberlour Children's Charity
Aberlour Children’s Charity is a major Scottish children’s charity dedicated to helping disadvantaged children, young people and families across Scotland have a brighter future. They believe not all children are born with an equal chance and work to overcome poverty, disadvantage and discrimination
Key points:
• Mission & Vision: To support children and families early, giving every child the best start in life and striving for equality of opportunity.
• Services Provided: A wide range of care and support including residential and foster care, early years help, disability support, addiction recovery support, early intervention, and the Urgent Assistance Fund for families in crisis.
• Impact: They have over 40 services across Scotland, helping families with practical and emotional support to overcome significant challenges.
• History & Reach: Founded in 1875 as an orphanage, Aberlour has grown into one of Scotland’s largest and most respected children’s charities.
Applications closing in 5 months.