Bfriend (registered South Ayrshire Befriending Project)
Bfriend
About Bfriend (registered South Ayrshire Befriending Project)
Bfriend is based in Ayr and provides a befriending service for young people aged between 8 to 18 years old with social or emotional support needs, living within South Ayrshire. Young people are supported by our volunteer Befrienders on a one to one basis, meeting up for a few hours every two weeks. Together they enjoy a range of activities from going to the cinema to visiting their local community centre. Group activities are also offered. Our aim is to reduce the social isolation of the young person, increase their confidence and self esteem and to ensure they are included and feel valued.
Corespace Business Centre, Office 18, Ayr, Scotland, KA8 8HH
Service Eligibility
Bfriend delivers befriending to young people living in South Ayrshire, ranging from 8 to 18 years. Our work provides person- centered emotional and practical support for young people and their families. Our key focus is on inclusion, positive meaningful relationships and providing social opportunities for young people to help them overcome social isolation and adversity. A further aim is to ensure young people are included, listened to and that they feel valued. Collectively these aims ensure young people can develop the life skills necessary to become more resilient and better equipped to overcome adversity, thus improving their future life chances. Our work is influenced by UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and in turn the GIRFEC indicators for wellbeing as well as ‘The Promise’Please call to discuss a referral with a Project Coordinator – 01292 264000.
Information for Volunteers
A Befriender is an adult volunteer who provides a supportive relationship for a socially isolated young person aged 8 and 18 who lives in South Ayrshire. Befrienders meet with their young person fortnightly for a few hour. Out of pocket expenses are reimbursed, and support is provided at every stage by an allocated Project Coordinator.
What we look for in a Befriender:
• a minimum commitment of six months to the young person they are befriending.
• able to travel locally by walking, public transport or car.
• open minded as the Project works with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• continuous focus on the needs of the young person who you are matched with.
• willing to participate in a broad range of activities mutually agreed with the young person.
• be a positive adult role model for the young person and, very importantly, to have FUN!
Age Groups
Children (0-18)Themes
Children and Young PeopleRegions
Ayrshire & ArranOther Information
Type of Befriending: Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted