Volunteer Buddy for Young People - Closing date Monday 31 Jul 2023
The buddy network is a befriending service setup to support young people aged 14-19 years in need of low level guidance and support. The young people have received intensive support through working with other organisations but aren't quite ready to face the world on their own. The buddy will act as a trusted adult who can provide a listening ear and proactive support to the young person, encouraging them to participate in their community and to access appropriate support services.
No specific qualifications required for the role. Skills: · Excellent listening skills. · First-rate interpersonal and communication skills · Ability to engage young people · Ability to encourage strengths and challenge weaknesses · Commitment to personal development · Patience · Reliable · Non-Judgemental · Enthusiastic and positive · Persistence · Awareness of issues facing young people · Life experience.
Flexibility to volunteer evenings and/or weekends where necessary.