Description:
This programme contributes to the emotional and social well-being of children by matching them with carefully selected and trained adult volunteers in a well-supported mentoring relationship. For children aged 4-12yrs.
Aims:
– Increase children’s self esteem
– Develop social skills and help children make positive choices
– Provide opportunities for new social experiences and different activities
– Friendship, support, guidance and encouragement
– Fun and happiness
Adult Buddies are:
– Adults who are there to listen, support and encourage their Young Buddy
– People to hang out and have fun with once a week for 2-3 hours
– Adults aged 18 years and over
– Women and men from varied backgrounds and life experiences
– Adult role models who can provide a healthy adult/child relationship
Services:
Wellbeing Programme/Personal Development: https://psotago.org.nz/services/families/buddy-programme/