Befriender [20675]

Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Project

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

Basic Information

Befriending
  • Physical health benefits: developing a healthy lifestyle and improving self-rated health
  • Social benefits: improving companionship, tackling social isolation, and increasing social capital
  • Mental well-being: improving confidence, purpose, and life satisfaction
  • Instrumental benefits – developing new skills and knowledge, gaining awards and qualifications, increasing employability

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

Process and Logistics

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