bfriends North Ayrshire
Young people need to have a friend who they can count on when they are having a hard time.
Sometimes it is easier for a child or young person to feel comfortable talking to someone outwith their circle of family and friends.
Our volunteer befrienders have been trained to work with children and young people aged 5-12 who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
For every young person, the friendship they develop with their befriender will support them and open doors for them. When they meet once a week, the befriender will listen to and encourage their child or young person.
Together, they can try out new experiences designed to broaden the young person's horizons. As they get to know each other and develop a good relationship, the child or young person can have fun and have a break from their everyday lives.
CHILDREN 1ST has a well-equipped base in Irvine where the children and young people can play games, cook, bake do arts and crafts or listen to music.
bfriends accepts referrals for young people up to age 12 from teachers, social workers and other professionals. We can also accept self-referrals if supported by one of the above.
Links
www.bfriends.org.uk
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