Hello

If you want to find out if there is such a scheme (– these are sometimes called mentoring, buddy or befriending schemes) in your area either to use or to volunteer with your local Volunteer Centre will probably have details. You can find your local centre by visiting www.do-it.org.uk. Where I live I volunteer for a local youth befriending scheme and see a young girl for a few hours at the weekend or during the school holidays – it’s great fun. This scheme takes volunteers of all ages so not just geared up to grandmother figures.

Good luck
Titch