You can view upcoming webinars and book your free place online, securing your spot in sessions that will directly enhance your practice and professional development.
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What our Volunteers do:​
Befriend: Visit a child or young person regularly, usually once a month, to build a friendship.
Advise: Offer a listening ear and someone independent from social services to talk to.
Develop: Give children and young people the opportunity to try new activities and spend time away from home.
Support: Be a consistent and reliable adult presence, helping to build a trusting and positive relationship.
How it works
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Referrals can be made by children, carers, or professionals.
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Volunteers are independent from social services.
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Activities can include going out for food, visiting the cinema, playing sport, or arts and crafts.
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Children and young people can keep the same volunteer until they turn 18, even if other changes happen in their care.
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Young people tell us that having a volunteer is a positive and rewarding experience.
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What young people say​
"I really enjoyed going to the museum with my volunteer. We got to see amazing things, ask questions, and learn new stuff together. It was fun, and it felt great to have someone there who was really interested in what I thought." – DL, Age 15
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"I loved going horse riding with my volunteer. It was exciting to try something new, and they were there cheering me on the whole time. I felt really proud of myself, and it was fun having someone to share it with." RT Age 12
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If you are part of Brighter Futures for Children (Reading), Bristol, Milton Keynes, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, we are your provider.
Please contact us on 0800 3891 571 or visit your local portal below to make a referral (click for the link):​