Work at Befriend a Child

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of children and young people and be part of a fun and friendly team?

Check out our team vacancies below and apply to join our team!

Student placements

From time to time, we take on placements from local colleges and universities on a project basis. If you are interested in one of our student placements, please email [email protected] with your area of interest as well as your CV and degree specialism.

Latest

Senior Mentoring Coordinator

We are looking for a personable, professional and caring individual to join us as a Senior Mentoring Coordinator. The role will lead our intandem mentoring project, making a positive difference to children and young people who are involved in the care system.
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.
Miles for Smiles Schools Challenge

Looking to brighten up your ‘Daily Mile’ routine? Want to do something fun and raise funds to support other local children and young people? Sign up to Miles for Smiles Schools Challenge and get active in 2024.
Kiltwalk 24

Don your tartan, lace up your walking shoes and prepare to take on the Kiltwalk for Befriend a Child. With locations and distances across Scotland, this is a fantastic event for the whole family to get involved in.