Befriend a Child
About Befriend a Child
At Befriend a Child we support children and young people growing up in difficult life circumstances across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to achieve their full potential and develop into confident and competent adults by matching them with trained volunteer.
9 Bon Accord Square, Bon-Accord Square, Scotland, AB11 6DJ
Service Eligibility
All referrals must come from the following sources:
Social Work
Health
Education
Third sector organisations
Referrals are accepted for children aged 5-16 years who living with abuse and neglect, parental substance use, parental and children’s mental health issues, bereavement, financial constraints
Information for Volunteers
We provide volunteering opportunities through our befriending and mentoring programmes as well as our group activities and youth clubs. For further information on volunteering at Befriend a Child please call 01224 210060 or email volunteer@befriendachild.org.uk
More InformationAge Groups
Children (0-18)Themes
Children and Young PeopleRegions
Country: Scotland
GrampianOther Information
Type of Befriending: Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Professional Referrals Accepted