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Bright Futures UK is the first charity set up to support young people that have been forced to take time out of education because of an illness. We support anyone of educational age (5-24), whether it ...
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Online Befriender to Young People with Serious, Long-Term Illness
Organisation role · 1 hrs/Week
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Summary
Bright Futures UK are looking for warm and energetic volunteer befrienders to provide support and a fun, safe space for young people with serious illness.Detailed description
Provide companionship virtually for just one hour per week to fit flexibly around your schedule. If you have a hobby that you enjoy, a topic you are particularly passionate about or you just enjoy being sociable, we would love you to join us as a Volunteer Befriender!
What are we looking for?
- Positive Engagement: Ability to engage with young people in a positive and friendly way.
- Empathy and Understanding: A kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.
- Reliability: Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment for a minimum of 14 weeks.
- Adaptability: Willingness to try new activities and adapt to the needs of the young person you are paired with.
What difference will you make?
- Impactful Contribution: Make a significant difference in the lives of young people who have missed out on many school experiences.
- Personal Fulfillment: Gain personal satisfaction from helping young people feel less isolated and more engaged with their education and hobbies.
What will you gain?
- Enhanced DBS will be provided
- Safeguarding Level One Training
- Skill Development opportunities
- Direct experience working with children and young people
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Bright Futures UK
Bright Futures UK is the first charity set up to support young people that have been forced to take time out of education because of an illness. We support anyone of educational age (5-24), whether it be a physical or mental health issue. Everything that we do is designed to bridge the gap between illness and normality for what is generally a severely underrepresented section of society.
We support our young people through our flagship programmes; Tutoring, Befriending, Workshops and Mentoring. Each programme has a different objective, with every session being designed alongside the young person to give them not only the best support, but the right support.
We support our young people through our flagship programmes; Tutoring, Befriending, Workshops and Mentoring. Each programme has a different objective, with every session being designed alongside the young person to give them not only the best support, but the right support.