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Befriender (Aberdeen Young Carers)

4 months ago

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Barnardo's Full time
Barnardo's protects, supports and nurtures the UK's most vulnerable children.

Barnardo's helps bring out the best in children - no matter who they are or what they have been through.

Our volunteers help make this happen.- Tasks: Building positive relationships with children and young people by meeting with them regularly on a one-to-one basis.


  • Encouraging children and young people to access resources, groups and activities within their local community, such as after school activities, youth groups, and sports clubs.
  • Promoting and encouraging service users to make active choices and informed decisions.
  • Accompanying children and young people to attend meetings or attending on their behalf.
  • Providing emotional/moral support for children and young people, while maintaining an appropriate volunteer/service user rapport.
  • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures.
  • Participating fully in training and supervision.
  • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values
  • Skills:
Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.

  • Approachable and welcoming.
  • Being passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families.
  • Being nonjudgmental and positive in their attitude to working with individuals from different backgrounds.
  • Good listening and communication skills.
  • The ability to manage and respond positively to challenging situations
  • Benefits:
Full induction and training.

  • Other training opportunities relevant to the volunteer role.
  • Regular supervision and support.
  • Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance.
  • Access to the Barnardo's internal vacancy listing.
  • Our volunteers tell us about lots of other benefits of volunteering including; experience of working with children, young people and families; experience for your CV; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing selfconfidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile children's charity.