Young People
Youth Befriending Volunteering
With our full support, you can make a big difference to young people in your community.
Can you be one of our Youth Befriending Volunteers?
If you’re looking for a rewarding experience then volunteer with us! With a friendly team of knowledgeable people to support you, you’ll also receive bespoke training to help you make the most of your befriending activity. Here’s what we’re looking for:
You must be aged 18 or over
We will require two references
We will need to carry out a PVG check
You must be passionate and committed to helping support vulnerable young people
We offer two opportunities for Youth Befriending Volunteers: One-to-One and Group.
There are lots of reasons to become a befriender
Supporting young people in your community
Gaining valuable work and life experience
Supporting your studies with direct learning
One-to-one Befriending
One-to-one befriending takes place out in the community. As a volunteer you’ll be asked to commit 2-3 hours per week of your time, though where and when you go is decided by you and your match. Outing timings can be flexible when you need them to be, and we can help by providing ideas and inspiration for activities you can both enjoy.
Group Befriending
Group activities take place in school holidays and are always planned with the help of the young people within the befriending service. These activities give each young person the chance to grow in confidence, feel motivated and learn social skills to help them make new friends while they’re having fun.