Be Our Buddy is a befriending project for children and young people with disabilities living in Shepway.

Rachel Webster, the Shepway Befriending Coordinator at Voluntary Action Within Kent said that it is extremely difficult to recruit anyone at the moment and they are inundated with referrals from young people.

Participants are aged between 8 and 18 years of age and the the group are looking to recruit volunteers aged 16 and over who live in Hawkinge and the surrounding areas to support and be part of the project.

Rachel Webster said: "No experience is required as all training and support will be given, so if anyone can spare up to two hours a week, enjoys meeting new people, having fun and would like to help a young person engage with their community, please telephone the Shepway Befriending Co-ordinator at Voluntary Action Within Kent on 07702502408 or 01303 247852 or email rachel.webster@vawk.org.uk [4] for more information.

"All expenses are paid."

More details ... http://www.vawk.org.uk/Young-People/121-Befriending/East-Kent

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