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Bright Futures UK supports children and young people who have been forced to take time out of education to serious and long-term illness. We work with ages 5-24 who have experienced a mental or ...
EducationWellbeingChildren & youth
Online Befriender to Young People with Long-term, Serious Illness
Long term role · 1 hrs/Week
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Bright Futures UK
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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 volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Bright Futures UK
Bright Futures UK supports children and young people who have been forced to take time out of education to serious and long-term illness. We work with ages 5-24 who have experienced a mental or physical illness and have been unable to attend education.
Bright Futures UK consists of four main flagship programmes. Tutoring, mentoring, befriending and workshops.
We have a fantastic base of amazing volunteer tutors who provide private tuition online or in hospitals to our young people and children who have not been able to access their education due to their unfortunate medical circumstances.
We also have mentor and befriending programmes for our young people to provide them with social support, guidance or professional career advice.
Finally, we run fun and creative workshops with volunteers in leading NHS partner hospitals such as UCLH to engage with young people on the wards.
Bright Futures UK consists of four main flagship programmes. Tutoring, mentoring, befriending and workshops.
We have a fantastic base of amazing volunteer tutors who provide private tuition online or in hospitals to our young people and children who have not been able to access their education due to their unfortunate medical circumstances.
We also have mentor and befriending programmes for our young people to provide them with social support, guidance or professional career advice.
Finally, we run fun and creative workshops with volunteers in leading NHS partner hospitals such as UCLH to engage with young people on the wards.