Volunteering
Change a life for the better
Give your time, have fun, help children, meet new people and learn new things. Whatever your age, whatever your background, you can make a difference to vulnerable children and young people. We are always looking from people to join our volunteering opportunities across Teesside.
Independent Visitors
As an Independent Visitor, you will be matched with a young person and receive full training and funding to take them out every two weeks on different activities – such as shopping, sports, bowling, beach walks or adventure experiences. This is a longer term commitment, where you will get the chance to become a real friend and role model in your young person’s life. The pathway operates across the wider Tees Valley area including Hartlepool, Redcar, Stockton, Middlesbrough and Darlington.
Mentoring
As a mentor, you will have a positive impact over a shorter period – around 3-6 months, but sometimes longer. You will mentor a child or young person to support them in leaving care, this can be to prepare them for the future transition with general life skills, or to support them as that time in their life approaches. You will receive full training and support throughout, including help with goal-setting – and all activities are funded through the scheme
Interested in becoming a befriender?
Keep in touch with us here and learn how your time and effort can make a massive impact on a young person's life.
