East Ayrshire Council Children and young peoples befriending service
About East Ayrshire Council Children and young peoples befriending service
The children & young people’s befriending service is a voluntary, mutually, beneficial and purposeful relationship based support. It can take place on a one-to-one basis, family or within group settings. Each support to a child or young person focuses on building trusting relationships, building confidence and supporting with any concerns or challenges faced by the child/young person. Each relationship clarifies purpose and intended outcomes with the support of the family support worker and the parent/carers. All befrienders are volunteers from all walks of life and are supported through training, supervisions and out of pocket expenses covered.
Scotland, KA3 1LL
Service Eligibility
Cchildren ages 5 to 18 can be referred by a professional
Information for Volunteers
The children & young people’s befriending service is a voluntary, mutually, beneficial and purposeful relationship based support. It can take place on a one-to-one basis, family or within group settings. Each support to a child or young person focuses on building trusting relationships, building confidence and supporting with any concerns or challenges faced by the child/young person. Each relationship clarifies purpose and intended outcomes with the support of the family support worker and the parent/carers. All befrienders are volunteers from all walks of life and are supported through training, supervisions and out of pocket expenses covered.
More InformationAge Groups
Children (0-18)Themes
Children and Young PeopleRegions
Country: Scotland
Ayrshire & ArranOther Information
Type of Befriending: Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Professional Referrals Accepted