Presbyterian Support Otago Buddy Programme co-ordinators Steph Finney (left) and Sam Robinson are keen to encourage local adults to "join the Buddy crew". At present the Buddy Programme has 30 active pairings of adult-child buddies, but there are also 40 children on the waiting list hoping for a buddy of their very own. The PSO Buddy Programme covers North Otago, Oamaru, East Otago, Central Otago, Dunedin and Clutha, and currently has about 200 active pairs of buddies across the region. "The children in the Buddy Programme are beautiful kids, they just need a bit of support," she said. For more information, contact the Buddy Programme co-ordinators by emailing buddy@psotago.org.nzbrenda.harwood@thestar.co.nz
