Gig Buddy
Gig Buddies London Central
Are you ready to share your love for music, arts, sports, or culture while making a meaningful impact in your community? Become a Gig Buddy for adults with learning disabilities. Gig Buddies is on a mission to empower adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to access the best of London. We believe that friendship and enjoying local community spaces should be the norm for everyone.
Gig Buddies Central matches volunteers with adults with learning disabilities to access their local community and attend cultural activities. The project empowers adults with learning disabilities to live an active social life. The aim is to bring fun, experiences, and friendship into the lives of adults with learning disabilities in London and improve their quality of life and social interactions whilst promoting independence. Gig Buddies believes that enjoying music, arts, culture, and social events should be accessible to everyone. We match volunteers with adults with learning disabilities based on their mutual hobbies and interests so both buddies can enjoy their time together. From bowling and pub outings to coffee chats, gigs, theatre shows, and nights out on the town, our goal is to create friendships through shared interests and experiences. We have a regular onboarding of volunteers and provide training, a DBS check, and ongoing support. At Gig Buddies Central, we are committed to promoting independence and personal growth. We believe individuals with learning disabilities should be able to make their own choices, explore their interests, and become active participants in their communities.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work
Organising & Planning
• Love having fun and making new friends. • Believe that people with learning disabilities should be enabled to live active social lives and make their own choices about how they live. • Enjoy being out in the community. • Can commit to volunteering for a year and be proactive.
• Meaningful Connections: Forge genuine friendships while enjoying events together. • Personal Growth: Step out of your comfort zone, gain empathy, and learn new perspectives. • Shared Enjoyment: Have fun at concerts and activities while making a positive impact. • Fulfilment: Experience the joy of helping others access opportunities they might not have alone. • Community Engagement: Become part of a supportive network and contribute to a more inclusive society.
8 hours per month
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Individuals are matched with their buddies on a case by case basis which determines the location
Individuals are matched with their buddies on a case by case basis which determines the location
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