Buddy Network Scheme – North Yorkshire Youth

Context of Role

North Yorkshire Youth is the modern face of a youth association dating back to 1941, and today their mission remains that of their founders – to provide learning and personal development opportunities for children and young people.

North Yorkshire Youth is running a young persons’ befriending project across North
Yorkshire.

The aim of the project is to support 14-19 year olds by helping them to gain confidence, meet their goals and reach independence.

Role Description

North Yorkshire Youth is seeking volunteers for their Buddy Network Scheme who will develop a friendly relationship with a young person for as little as one hour a week.

A Buddy will meet with a young person for around 1 hour a week, or whatever contact is needed.

Together, the buddy and young person (along with a referring worker in some instances) will develop a befriending agreement and identify progression routes and goals.

The buddy and young person will meet regularly for a period of approximately 6 months.

Meetings will follow a simple framework to allow progression and reflection.

Purpose of the Role

Buddies will meet young people for around 1 hour a week but this will be tailor to each match depending on the need and availability.

The matches are approximately for 6 months but again this is a guide and flexibility will be required depending on the need of each individual match.

Matches are expected to meet in mutually agreed places in the community this could be a walk, library or coffee shop for instance.

All Buddies will receive induction training, and a DBS check.

Benefits

The North Yorkshire Youth buddy scheme can be enriching experience for both you and the young person you support.

North Yorkshire Youth provide initial training and ongoing training opportunities.

Out of pocket expenses will be covered and a small refreshment budget will be provided

How to Apply

Detailed Role Description	Buddy Network | North Yorkshire Youth
Application Format	For more details and information about NYY’s buddies scheme please check out the following documents: Application form – Buddy Network Buddy Network Information Sheet Buddy Role Description Information for Young People To express your interest in becoming a Buddy please submit your application form to Clare Yates: [email protected].
Deadline	30/06/2026 12:00