Buddying Befriender

YOUNG AND FREE
www.youngandfreecharity.co.uk
Closing Date: 
Tuesday, 17 January, 2023 - 11:15
Contract Type: 
Volunteer
Location: 
Bristol
Contract Details: 
07468524364
Details of Role: 

Young and Free, is  a “buddying” and befriending service for disabled young people with physical and sensory impairments aged 16-25 in the Bristol area.

 As well as group wide events in a range of locations we also can offer a social outlet on a 1:1 basis which we actively encourage.

We do a range of activities including:

  • Bowling
  • Theater trips
  • meals out
  • Disco’s and Quizzes

We are looking for befriending champions to help support our work and provide our members with a friendly face and someone to talk to and share their interests with.

 

Volunteering looks great on CVs and references can be obtained on request after you have committed a minimum of 10 volunteering hours. 

The hours you donate will be tracked and recorded and certificates of thanks and recognition are given out on a regular basis.

 

  • DBS CHECK ESSENTIAL - Covered by the charity
  • All training is provided by the charity.
  • Expenses can be claimed by for 1:1 buddying 
  • Transport provided on request to event locations

 

 

 

How to Apply: 

If you feel that this would be of interest to you please contact the Project co-ordinator Laura on l.whitttle@youngandfreecharity.co.uk or call 07468524364 for more info.

Contact Person: 
LAURA WHITTLE
Contact Email: 
l.whittle@youngandfreecharity.co.uk
Contact Phone: 
07468524364
Postal Address: 
YOUNG AND FREE, FILWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE BARNSTAPLE RD