Befriend a Child

Apply to volunteer

We are always looking for kind, caring and reliable people to bring positivity, and new experiences to a young person’s life. All we need is a few hours of your time once a week for a minimum commitment of a year after training. Read more
The difference we make

All we need is a few hours of your time twice a month, and you can help a young person to have new experiences, gain vital confidence and self-esteem. Read more
Fundraising

At Befriend a Child we are always so grateful for any support we receive. Whether that is in the form of a donation, regular giving, taking on a fundraising challenge, attending one of our events, or by nominating us for your workplace charity of the year partnership, your support can go a long way in shaping the life of a local child or young person. Read more
Intandem mentoring

You could make a direct impact on a young person's life by giving just a few hours twice a month. Find out more about becoming an intandem Mentor today! Read more

At Befriend a Child we ensure that local children and young people have the opportunity to create positive childhood memories.

Befriend a Child Volunteer reaches 25-year milestone and urges others to get involved.

We were delighted to catch up with volunteer befriender Fiona Forbes on celebrating 25 years with Befriend a Child!!

Fundraise for us

Befriend a Child are a small team and we always appreciate an extra pair of hands to help out at our fundraising events and external challenges. Whether you can spare a few hours, or a few hours every week we’d love to hear from you.

Our Impact

217		young people benefitted from a volunteer
52		young people attended our youth clubs
44		families have received support

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Please select a donation amount (required)
£15 Could pay for a fun and memorable outing for a child
£30 Could pay for a month of exciting outings for a child
£50 Could pay for a Playscheme activity for 15 children
£120 Could pay for 4 months of outings for a child
£1,250 Could pay for a child to be befriended for a whole year
£6,250 Could pay for five children to be befriended for a whole year
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Catriona, Phil & Adam's Befriending Story

“Befriending has had a massive impact on us. It's increased our confidence when interacting with children, and we feel a huge sense of pride when our befriendee gains a new skill or makes progress at school. As a couple it has been great for us having a shared interest and having our outings to look forward to together.” Read more
Jacqueline & Kate's Mentoring Story

‘I already work with children teaching safety and I love doing that. I had never thought about mentoring until hearing more about intandem and Befriend a Child at an RGU volunteering event. Speaking to the team about who Befriend a Child are and what they do really made me want to get involved.’ Read more
Robert & Ben's Mentoring Story

Robert decided to become a volunteer mentor as he feels it was something he would have greatly benefitted from having as a young person, ‘I think the idea of mentoring is great, and something I would have liked growing up so I could see how it could benefit a young child,’ Read more

Latest events

Miles for Smiles Challenge

Does your school, nursery or group want to do something fun and raise funds to support other local children and young people? Sign up to our Miles for Smiles Challenge and get active in 2024. Read more
Start: 11^th February, 2024 at 12:00am

End: 31^st December, 2024 at 12:00am

Published: 9^th February, 2024

Updated: 18^th June, 2024

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Location: 9 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen, AB11 6DJ
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Boozy Barbie Brunch

Step into a world of pink perfection and limitless fun and raise funds for local children living in challenging circumstances! Read more
Start: 15^th March, 2025 at 10:30am

End: 15^th March, 2025 at 4:30pm

Published: 21^st May, 2024

Updated: 4^th July, 2024

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Location: The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, AB15 Y9A
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Befriend a Child Raises More Than £40,000 for Local Children Experiencing Hardship at Enchanted Forest Ball

Befriend a Child's Enchanted Forest Ball, which took place on Friday the 17th of May 2024, raised £40,914 for local children the charity supports across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Read more

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