Unit 2 provides a befriending service to young people who may be experiencing a range of difficulties in their lives. The aim being to enhance the young person’s life by supporting and promoting their welfare, personal development and capacity for self determination. Referrals are from statutory and non-statutory agencies.
Volunteer Opportunity
Can you be a friend to the children and young people we support? If so we need you for laughter, commitment, caring, sharing and adventure!
Unit 2 Befriending Service is based in Cornton, Stirling and supports children and young people throughout Stirlingshire. We befriend young people aged between 8-16 years old who may be going through a difficult period in their lives and we would like YOU to join our expanding befriending team as a volunteer.
Befriending is a relationship between a volunteer and a young person, which is initiated, supported and monitored by the befriending staff team. The aim of the service is to enhance the quality of a young person’s life by supporting and promoting their welfare and personal development through the involvement in shared activities, i.e. 1:1 befriending, paired or group activities, with a volunteer befriender.
To be a befriender you will need:
- To be over 18 years of age
- A genuine interest in the well-being of children and young people
- A few hours to spare each week
- Reliability and discretion
You will receive:
- Free informal training
- Ongoing support
- Out-of-pocket expenses
Interested?