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Children's Befriender

  • Positive Help
  • VO95259

Description

Do you enjoy spending time with children and helping them discover their confidence? As a Befriending Volunteer, you will spend 1:1 time with a child or young person aged between 5 and 18 who is affected by HIV or Hepatitis C and who could use a little extra support.
Many of the children we support have faced or continue to face Adverse Childhood Experiences that have affected their wellbeing, development, and communication. As a Befriending Volunteer, you will build a connection with a child or young person through fun activities such as visiting museums and galleries, taking part in sports, or exploring nature. You will support a child to develop their interests and hobbies and expand their horizons while creating a safe and supportive environment for them to express themselves.
Consistency is important for the children we support. We therefore ask our Befrienders to commit to a minimum of 1 year of volunteering in order to nurture feelings of trust and safety.

Organisation aims and objectives

To relieve the suffering and distress of adults and children in Edinburgh and the Lothian area who are infected or affected by HIV/ AIDS and Hepatitis C and their families, friends and carers.

Availability

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3-4 hours fortnightly for at least 1 year

Frequency and commitment details

3-4 hours fortnightly for at least 1 year

Restrictions

Experience required: • Personal qualities: Empathy, patience, reliability, and a caring, non-judgmental attitude. • Skills: Good listening, timekeeping, and relationship-building abilities. • Commitment to values: Upholding Service Users’ confidentiality and maintaining boundaries.
Travel details: Our office is located on George Street, Edinburgh. However, befriending sessions can take place all over Edinburgh. This will be in a community location. Volunteers meet a child in a community location after collecting them from their home (depending on child’s age). The type of travel used can be chosen by the volunteer and will be reimbursed by Positive Help.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: We fully reimburse travel, activity, and other reasonable expenses. We cover all driving expenses, and our mileage rate is 45p per mile. Expenses are paid weekly if submitted by volunteers by Thursday.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated 2 months ago

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