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
“Seeing Jack over the years standing on his doorstep, eagerly waiting for me and excited about our trip, has genuinely moved me and has driven me to keep the relationship going.” Read more
‘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
“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
At Befriend a Child, we believe that the best people to tell you about the benefits of befriending are those currently out there doing it!
Whether they are supporting children as a befriender a mentor or through our group activities, they play a key role in changing the lives of local children and young people. These are their experiences...
“She has become a good friend and planning and partaking in our outings has given me a purpose at times when I have felt very low due to different things going on in my life. I’ve had loads of great experiences and new opportunities too. It’s something I love and am very proud of and always enjoy talking about!” Read more
“Becoming a befriender has definitely changed my life. I am proud to be part of the charity. It’s rewarding seeing how happy my befriendee is during each outing.” – Read more