Talking to a Befriending Support Worker – Sorcha #Befriending Week

We chatted to Sorcha, who recently joined the Volunteer Glasgow team as a Befriending Support Worker in our Young Persons Befriending Service. Here’s what she had to say about her experience working with befrienders, young people, and their families.

“I’ve been so lucky to meet so many incredible Befrienders as a support worker. From meeting volunteers at the beginning and seeing how passionate they are about being a positive figure in a young person’s life, to watching them dedicate themselves to learning everything they can through the training and then thrive in a match, it really shows how rewarding Befriending can be for both the young people, and the Befrienders. I am always looking for more Befrienders to be matched with young people in the North East of Glasgow, so if you would like to be a positive influence in a young person’s life, develop your skills and learn new ones, please get in touch!