Bright Futures UK – Online Befriender

Details of the Charity:

Bright Futures UK is a charity dedicated to addressing the critical gap in the education system for young people with long-term illness. The organisation provides tailored programmes to help people keep up with their studies, make social connections, and continue with life.

Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:

In this role, you will help to build a fun, supportive safe space for seriously ill young people. As a Befriender, you will develop your communication and organisation skills, and build confidence in those you meet with.

Typical duties include:

  • Meeting with a young person for an hour a week
  • Engaging in a positive and friendly way
  • Adapting to new activities and needs
  • Maintaining consistent availability across the period of volunteering

Please note, the organisation requires a DBS check (fully funded) and asks that you to commit to a minimum of 3 months.

Additional Benefits:

  • Volunteering hours count towards the Brunel Volunteers Award and Brunel Plus.
  • Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript
  • Add work related experience to your CV and Strengthen your cover letter
  • Network with employers
  • Stand out in Job interviews

  • Interested? Apply below:
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  • Name
  • Have you come to study at Brunel from outside the UK
  • If you are an international student which visa do you hold?
  • Would you like to sign-up for a weekly volunteering Newsletter?

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