FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We support children and young people throughout Argyll and Bute through our volunteer mentoring programme. Our volunteer mentors provide support to help young people feel heard and encouraged.

Our mentoring support is for children and young people across Argyll and Bute. We work to offer support through positive volunteer relationships.

We support young people throughout Argyll and Bute. The service is based in Lochgilphead and reaches families and communities across the area.

Every befriending relationship is different. Young people and their volunteer befrienders might go for walks, play sports, explore the local area, try creative activities or simply spend time chatting. Activities are based on the young person's interests and help them build confidence, develop skills and feel more connected to their community.

No. Our befriending service is free of charge for children, young people and their families. We believe every eligible young person should have the opportunity to benefit from a positive, supportive relationship with a trained volunteer befriender.

Befriending relationships are built around regular, consistent contact. Most young people meet their volunteer befriender weekly or fortnightly, depending on the individual match and agreed arrangements. This consistency helps build trust and allows a positive relationship to develop over time.