The North Lanarkshire Befriending Project has been providing invaluable support to local young people for over 25 years. Thousands of volunteers and young people have taken part since the project was first set up in 1999. Our support is currently targeted towards Young Carers across North Lanarkshire who have a caring responsibility at home, such as caring for parents or siblings who they live with.
We recruit, train and provide ongoing support to adult Volunteer Befrienders, who dedicate a few hours per month supporting young people. Befrienders are matched 1:1 with a young person and provide personalised emotional, social and practical support according to the young person’s interests, needs and goals. Befrienders and young people spend regular time together, engaging in fun community activities.
Befrienders are a positive role model who are skilled at building positive, reliable and trustworthy relationships with young people.
Through our support, Young Carers are more able to benefit from a break, engaging in fun activities and hobbies which also develops skills, confidence, resilience and inclusion.
To make a referral for a Young Carer, please contact us using the contact information below.
