Befriender / Mentor
National Youth Advocacy Service
Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life? Do you have 1- 4 hours per month to spare? We urgently require more volunteers, 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 • She 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.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Driving (must have full driving licence),Youth Work,Support Work
UK Driving Licence
Somebody who can befriend and mentor young people.
Expenses will be paid to a set limit. On-going training is available.
We ask our volunteers to commit to our service for 2 years with visits with young people occurring once a month for a minimum of 2 hours.
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This role is for volunteer opportunities throughout Bedfordshire.
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