Jigsaw, Sheffield
Sheffield
Main information
Type of service: Befriending/mentoring
Website: http://www.hallamunion.org
Jigsaw is a befriending scheme for children and young people aged 6-15years on the autism spectrum living in Sheffield. Following initial meetings from staff, volunteers will visit the young person in their home to develop social skills and confidence. Volunteers are matched to a befriendee with similar interests. Towards the end of their befriending there will be a Fun Day for all young people and volunteers. When: Initial visits Sept-Dec. Befriending to take place January - May. Time: To be arranged between families and volunteers and is usually 1 hour a week. Where: Home of participant.
Eligibility
Age: From age 6 to 15
Aimed at: Adolescent , Child
Gender: All genders
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific
Contacts
You can contact us by phone email or post.
0114 225 5005
volunteering@shu.ac.uk
Locations
Hallam Volunteering, Activities Pod, The HUBS, Paternoster Row, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2QQ