Billy and David’s Mentoring Journey

Billy was initially referred to us due to low self-esteem and confidence, social isolation, behavioural challenges and a need for a positive adult role model. He currently lives with his grandma and has been matched with his mentor, David, for the past six months. Billy has always found school difficult. He experienced bullying throughout primary […]

Growing Waiting List at Befriend a Child Leaves Local Children in Urgent Need of Volunteer Mentors

Befriend a Child currently has a growing mentoring waiting list, with at least 15 children and young people across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in need of a consistent, positive adult role model. These young people are involved in the care system specifically living at home supported by social work or living with extended family in kinship care, and are facing difficult life situations, including social isolation, low self-esteem and a lack of trusted support. Can you help?