Befriending is our largest and most in-demand programme and is designed for children aged 4 ½ – 16 years old who are facing difficult life circumstances.
Children can be referred to our befriending programme by education, social work, health professionals or third-sector partners for a number of reasons including a lack of confidence or self-esteem, social isolation, lack of a positive adult role model, substance misuse in the family home and more.
Befrienders meet with their befriendees twice a month for a couple of hours each time for a minimum of one year to take part in fun activities to help them increase their confidence and self-esteem, learn new skills, reduce their social isolation and show them more of what life has to offer.
Volunteer befrienders should be:
Following an initial interview Befriend a Child provide full training, PVG checks and match befrienders with a child who shares common interests, likes and dislikes.
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