ARGYLL AND BUTE BEFRIENDERS
Supporting Children and Young People
RELATIONSHIPS THAT BUILD RESILIENCE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BUILD A CONNECTION. CHANGE A LIFE.
Our goal is to create and cultivate nurturing relationships for young people. We recruit, train and support adult volunteers to act as befrienders for children and young people aged 6-18. Learn more about what we do, who we help, and how we work every day to make a difference.
Get Involved
Volunteering as a Befriender is an immensely rewarding experience. Our volunteers often tell us that they are surprised at how much they enjoy the time they spend with their young person. There are children and young people waiting for the right adult to give them the support they need to reach their potential. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about becoming a Befriender to support a young person in your community.
We know that children and young people need secure nurturing relationships within which to grow and develop. Our volunteer Befrienders provide opportunities for children and young people to try different activities, learn new skills and increase their confidence. Having a trusted adult who is commited to their wellbeing can have a life-long positive impact. Contact us to learn more or to discuss a potential referral.
Your support helps children and young people build confidence, develop meaningful connections and grow in resilience. You can make a difference by shopping online through easyfundraising and buying tickets for the Argyll Community Lottery for the chance to win up to £25,000, or donating through our JustGiving page. Every contribution helps us provide the nurturing relationships young people need to thrive.
Our small dedicated staff team are responsible for making sure that the young people referred to our service are provided with the befriending support they need.
LATEST NEWS
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TRUSTEES WANTED
Befrienders is looking for passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Help us grow our impact and ensure children and young people receive the nurturing relationships and support they need to thrive. Find out more and apply today.
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CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION
We are running our annual Christmas Card Design Competition for primary school age children. Entries can be sent to info@befrienders.scot and can be A4 or A5. Winners will recieve 2 packs of their professionally printed cards and an artists toolkit along with some chocolate treats. The deadline for entries is 4pm on Friday 4 November. The cards will be sold to raise money for our charity.