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Befriender (Independent Visitor)
Organisation Details
Bolton Lads And Girls Club
Activity type: Children, Counselling and Listening, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Bolton Lads & Girls Club is a youth charity that supports young people aged 8 - 19 across Bolton and the surrounding areas. We have been at the centre of the Bolton community for nearly 130 years and continue to develop and grow to ensure we can make a difference for as many young people as possible.
We have three youth clubs across Bolton; in the centre of Bolton (Spa Road), Westhoughton (Westhoughton Youth Hub) and at Astley Bridge (Barlow Park). Seven days a week, 52 weeks a year, we provide a huge range of fun and enriching activities and opportunities for young people to get involved in. This can anything including arts & crafts, badminton, dance offs, boxing, drama, challenges, climbing, music, trampolinging, games, tennis and much more. No matter what activities we have on, we are always a place for young people to come, have fun, and have someone to listen.
We also offer services for young people including funded projects, employability, mentoring, Independent Visitors, and sports teams (including football, basketball, and netball).
These activities are run by our fantatsic teams of staff and volunteers. We have a wide range of opportunities for volunteers to get involved and support our young people including Mentors, Independent Vistors, Youth Club Volunteers, Sports Developement Volunteers, Administration, Fundraising, and Football Coach/Assistant Coach.
Please get in touch for more information about these fun and rewarding volunteer roles that make a real difference to young people in Bolton.
We have three youth clubs across Bolton; in the centre of Bolton (Spa Road), Westhoughton (Westhoughton Youth Hub) and at Astley Bridge (Barlow Park). Seven days a week, 52 weeks a year, we provide a huge range of fun and enriching activities and opportunities for young people to get involved in. This can anything including arts & crafts, badminton, dance offs, boxing, drama, challenges, climbing, music, trampolinging, games, tennis and much more. No matter what activities we have on, we are always a place for young people to come, have fun, and have someone to listen.
We also offer services for young people including funded projects, employability, mentoring, Independent Visitors, and sports teams (including football, basketball, and netball).
These activities are run by our fantatsic teams of staff and volunteers. We have a wide range of opportunities for volunteers to get involved and support our young people including Mentors, Independent Vistors, Youth Club Volunteers, Sports Developement Volunteers, Administration, Fundraising, and Football Coach/Assistant Coach.
Please get in touch for more information about these fun and rewarding volunteer roles that make a real difference to young people in Bolton.
Description of role: Are you looking to make a difference in a young persons life?
Do you want to support a young person to become independent?
We are looking for volunteers (over the age of 21) and with access to a vehicle, to befriend a child or young person in care or leaving care. In order to provide opportunities for them to develop a meaningful. long-term relationship.
Meeting with your young person outside of school hours for 2hrs every 2 weeks to participate in positive and fun activities.
Activities may include visiting local museums, having a walk around the park, going for a milkshake etc. The choice is endless and may depend on yours and your young persons own interests.
Full training and ongoing support is given and expenses are paid within a given budget.
Do you want to support a young person to become independent?
We are looking for volunteers (over the age of 21) and with access to a vehicle, to befriend a child or young person in care or leaving care. In order to provide opportunities for them to develop a meaningful. long-term relationship.
Meeting with your young person outside of school hours for 2hrs every 2 weeks to participate in positive and fun activities.
Activities may include visiting local museums, having a walk around the park, going for a milkshake etc. The choice is endless and may depend on yours and your young persons own interests.
Full training and ongoing support is given and expenses are paid within a given budget.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Oral Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 hours every 2 weeks
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