Family Friend
At Safe Families, we believe that no one should feel alone, and everyone deserves to belong. The Family Friend volunteer role is therefore a crucial role: we connect local volunteers with isolated families where the volunteer offers hope, support and belonging Family Friends can volunteer with parents, children, or young people, depending on the volunteer's preferences.
It may involve taking a child who's being bullied to the beach for a couple of hours to show them they are valued... Being a listening ear to a mum who feels as though everyone is judging her ...Or it could be helping a dad with budgeting skills.
We get to know all our volunteers and match them to a family that compliments the volunteer's skills, experiences and preferences.
Support usually takes place on a fortnightly basis for 3-6 months.
About Safe Families for Children
Safe Families is a charity that works with 35+ local authorities around the UK. Safe Families offer hope, belonging and support to children, families and care leavers; we do this primarily, but not exclusively, with and through local churches.
What skills do I need?
No formal experience or qualifications are necessary
We are looking for volunteers that have a heart for helping people, are good listeners and can be empathic
Some experience of looking after children (no matter how informal) will be of use
We train and equip all our volunteers so they feel empowered and confident to offer support to isolated
families
Posted for
Safe Families for Children
Interests
- Children
- Families and Parenting
Activities
- Supporting People and Befriending
Details
- Age restrictions
18 plus - Child Protection Policy (where relevant)
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy (where relevant)
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Available immediately
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