Volunteer as a Gig Buddy > Make a new friend > Go to lots of gigs and other social activities together.
Gig Buddies is a befriending scheme that pairs up adults with a learning disability and/or autism with a volunteer who shares the same interests so they can go to gigs and other social events together.
Many people with a learning disability find it difficult to attend events, especially at night, because of lack of support and no one to go with who loves the same things as they do.
As a Gig Buddy you can use your love of music, the arts, sport and culture to help somebody else in your community to socialise and enjoy new experiences. ‘Gigs’ can be anything from concerts and the theatre to sports matches, museums, or a countryside walk.
Gig Buddies is about fun, friendship, and enjoying new experiences. But it also addresses serious issues such as loneliness and isolation, whilst improving people’s confidence, independence and wellbeing.
As a Gig Buddy Volunteer you will attend 1 'gig' every month with your Gig Buddy, as well as a catch-up and coffee to plan your next event together.
We will give you free training, a free DBS check and ongoing support. We can also offer a small amount of expenses for every event you attend.
