‘It is not only possible for one human being to make a real and lasting difference to another, it is often the only thing that ever does’. ‘Side by Side’, Council on Social Action, 2008 In this continuation of our series of posts highlighting the resources available from the Mentoring & Befriending Foundation (MBF) we look at the Transforming Lives report from late 2009 which starts off with the quote above before moving on to review the evidence for the impact of mentoring & befriending [...]

The latest bits & bobs that we find in our work – some about supported volunteering, some about other related issues. As always thoughts and observations about any of these stories are welcome below in the comments section ********** This goes beyond just volunteering but the Paisley Daily Express gives us a enlightening story about Graham Watret , a young man with learning difficulties who demonstrates just what a person can achieve despite the barriers they face if given the right support. Not only has Graham [...]