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Befriender Volunteer

2 months ago


Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Independent Visitor Service Full time

Volunteer for NYAS

  • Do you want to make a difference to a young person's life?
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Do you have 1- 4 hours per month to spare?

We urgently require a volunteers befriender to be a positive role models for a 13, 15 & 16 year old. So why not volunteer as a mentor/befriender for NYAS as an Independent Visitor for children and young people in care.

As a volunteer you will:

  • Have fun, take young people on outings and maybe share a hobby, sport or interest
  • Offer support and a listening ear and be a positive influence in a young person's life and help build self
- esteem and confidence

You don't need any special qualifications

We are looking for reliable and dependable people from all walks of life.
We will provide training and on-going support. We will pay expenses to a set limit.

Here is what some of our young people and volunteers have to say about this rewarding role:

  • I like how my Independent Visitor isn't anything to do with social services and is here to support me not to judge.
  • They have boosted my confidence, now I feel like when I go places I can just relax and have fun.
  • My young person always looks forward to me coming, they have had such a disjointed life, I am a stable figure in their life and this has to be important for them as everything else changes around them a lot.

Job Type:
Volunteer

Salary:
£30.00 per month

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Dorchester, Dorset (required)

Work Location:
In person

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