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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

Befriend a Child

Charity registered in Scotland SC005467

At Befriend a Child we support school-aged children in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire who are growing up in difficult life circumstances. We match them with trained volunteers or ‘Befrienders’ or ‘Mentors’ who act as positive role models to help children develop resilience, self-confidence, and self-esteem.

Current opportunities

Make a positive difference to a local young person in need of support.
Whether you are supporting a child as a befriender or mentor through our 1:1 befriending and mentoring programmes...

We all need supportive and caring relationships to thrive
intandem is Scotland’s national mentoring programme, with Befriend a Child being one of 12 charities nationally to support young...

We are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees. In particular, we are looking for new Directors with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas...