Become a Volunteer Befriender for Ups and Downs Southwest

Become a Volunteer Befriender for Ups and Downs Southwest

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Volunteering Organisation role

Flexible hours
Flexible location

Contact person

Jackie Lawrence

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Provided

Reimbursement of costs
Extra support

Requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service
Ups and Downs Southwest

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Would you be interested in providing weekly support and practical help to parents who have a child or young person with Down Syndrome in their own home?

Often the most valuable and powerful support for parents is time spent with other parents who carry the lived experience of raising a child who has Down Syndrome. Time to talk through the challenges and to share the success with someone who really understands, can build confidence, reduce isolation and increase parental self-esteem. If this resonates with you and you can spare a few hours week, the role of volunteer befriender could provide the perfect volunteering experience for you. 

You will provide emotional support and practical help to parents who have a child or young person with Down Syndrome.

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Befriending
Social contact
Support work
Health
Wellbeing
People with disabilities

About Ups and Downs Southwest

Whether you are a new parent, family member, professional involved with a child who has Down Syndrome or someone who has an interest, we hope you will be able to find the support and information you seek from Ups and Downs Southwest. With dedicated teams based in Somerset and Bristol, our membership and reach covers the majority of the South West; from Devon to Bristol, including Dorset, Somerset, North Somerset, and Wiltshire.

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Practical details

Volunteering Organisation role

Flexible hours
Flexible location

Contact person

Jackie Lawrence

Ask Jackie a question

Provided

Reimbursement of costs
Extra support

Requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service