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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE SOUTH AYRSHIRE BEFRIENDING PROJECT IS CELEBRATING ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR! South Ayrshire Befriending Project (SABP) is a small locally run charity based in Ayr, which was established in 1996 and supports vulnerable young people across South Ayrshire (aged 8 – 18). The charity provides them with one-toone befriending relationships, helping to build confidence and self-esteem and access activities in the community or develop a particular interest. This summer has been a busy time at SABP for both their young people and volunteers. Lots of exciting activities took place throughout the summer ranging from helping out at a local food bank to their monthly group event at The Ark. They also held their annual big summer bash at Loudoun Leisure Centre! The Project is now supporting more young people than ever before and this would not be possible without volunteers, whose support and commitment to the young people is invaluable. If you would like to give something back to the community and can spare 2-3 hours once a fortnight please get in touch with SABP. 2 Volunteers with SABP have a lot of fun and gain satisfaction from sharing their time and experience with someone who needs them. We offer training programmes throughout the year and cover all expenses. So, if you have the time on your hands why not consider becoming a volunteer befriender? South Ayrshire Befriending Project is having an Open Day on Friday 4th November 12-4pm at their office when anyone can drop by to find out more information. They can be contacted on: 4A Citadel Place, Ayr, KA7 1JN Tel: 01292 264000 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bfriend.org.uk THE STUDENT VOICE EDITION 7