Founded in Wrexham in 1996, Family Friends for 5’s to 11’s is the only organisation of its kind in Britain.

The charity’s aim is to help and support families with children aged 5 to 11 years old living in the Wrexham County Borough, through the use of volunteer be-frienders.

	Do you ... have a child aged between 5 to 11 ? live in Wrexham County Borough? feel you need support? feel you need friendship? feel you need practical help?
	Then contact Family Friends We aim to help you to care for and support your children through our volunteers, who have parenting skills, and can provide help, advice, and a listening ear to families.

	For Families If you agree, you could ask us personally for support or we could be asked by these people... Your Family Friends or Relatives Health Visitors Social Services Teachers Doctors or Nurses and many more?
	Volunteers Have parenting experience Attend a 10 week preparation course Support families under stress Attend monthly support meetings Attend regular ongoing training Observe strict confidentiality
	Family Friends 5 to 11's provide... Holiday Playschemes Social events and activities and much more!
	Volunteers Needed, could you... Support families under stress? Visit families in their homes ? Lend a listening ear ? Offer a shoulder to cry on? Offer practical help and advice?
	A 10 session Preparation Course which include such topics as... The role of the volunteer The family Community networks Communication skills Confidentiality Home visiting
	As a Volunteer you will receive... Monthly support Individual support as required The opportunity to meet other volunteers Out of pocket expenses
	Are you interested? For more information please contact Mrs Jane Robertson - Co-ordinator on 01978 366115 Email: info@family-friends.co.uk Address: Family Friends for 5 to 11's The Salvation Army, Garden Road, Rhosddu, Wrexham. LL11 2NU