The aim of the scheme is to provide a befriending service to children and young people aged between 6-17. The befriending relationship is always structured, purposeful and time limited. SOVA staff request that the referrer identify a specific aim/goal for the volunteer and the young person to work towards.

The project supports the following key objectives of the Kingston Upon Hull Social Services Department:-

a) Safely supporting and maintaining children and young people at home wherever possible.
b) Restoring children home to their families wherever possible.
c) Reducing the risk that children and young people will offend or re-offend.