FFC
Family Friends Charity
General volunteering Open ended

Big Buddy Befriender

Family Friends carefully recruits, trains, and matches volunteers with families in Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Brent. Volunteers offer long-term practical and emotional support based on each family's unique needs and potential. We offer two befriending volunteer opportunities with us - Big Buddies and Family Befriending.

Onsite
Posted over 1 year ago
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About the Role

Our Big Buddies support young people, in the boroughs above, aged 10-18 for a few hours weekly or fortnightly over a period of 6 or 12 months. With encouragement and support, volunteers will aim to help young people to discover their strengths, build confidence, and resolve difficulties. Young people have an equal voice in deciding how they wish to spend their timeActivities might include:Helping to strengthen family relationships.Providing a listening ear.Taking young person to the cinema, m...

Skills You'll Develop

Data Analysis & Research Digital Literacy & IT Skills Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Fundraising & Grant Writing Goal Setting & Aiming High Leadership & Management Listening & Communication Networking & Relationship Building Project Management & Organization Teamwork & Collaboration

Impact Areas

Civic Engagement Community Support Disability Inclusion Education Employment & Skills Family Support Health & Well-being International Aid Mental Health Refugee Support