Befriender [20675]

Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Project

Working regularly with a young person aged 8 – 18 years of age

Basic Information

Befriending

Volunteer Commitment

Daily
2 hours but flexible and doesn't have to be every week. Match periods are around 12 months
Long-term volunteer = over six months
No

Accessibility and Inclusion

Yes
Physical
No
Yes
No gender restriction

Requirements

None
None
Yes

Training and Induction

Yes, with an appointed coordinator
2 hours on an evening for 6 weeks
6 weeks
In-person

Process and Logistics

Application form, References required, Informal chat, Formal interview
Public Liability, Personal Accident
Yes
No