On 31 October and 1 November 2026, the Addiction Prevention Competence Centre organised an introductory training session for new volunteers joining the Older Brother, Older Sister programme. A total of 68 applications were received following the public call, and after selection interviews, 16 young people were invited to attend the training. They have chosen to dedicate their time, attention, and friendship to children who need additional support as they grow up. During the two-day training, prospective volunteers learned about the programme, its values, and its implementation, with a particular focus