Big Buddies programme
Big Buddies pairs volunteers with young people aged 10-25 to provide support and companionship during challenging times.
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The program is built around flexibility and mutual respect. Big Buddies spend two hours a week—or fortnightly—with their matched young person over a period of 6-12 months.
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What makes Big Buddies unique is that young people take the lead. They decide how they want to spend their time, whether it’s exploring hobbies, having a conversation, or tackling life’s challenges together.
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This program fosters trust, confidence, and growth for both young people and volunteers, creating a truly meaningful connection.
“I was struggling with organisation at home, situations at school and I really needed my own space because it is busy in the house. A teacher at school told me about Family Friends. They said that I would get someone who would help me with these things”
“From our first visit, Eleanor was friendly and very understanding of all the things I had to say and helped me to see through every problem”