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Gig Buddies is an initiative that provides opportunities for social connection through live events.
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We match people up with a volunteer who shares the same interests and passions, so they can go to events they both enjoy, together.
What is Gig Buddies?
Who is it for?
A Gig Buddies participant is an adult (18 years and older) with mild to moderate learning disability and/or autism, who does not live in supported accommodation, and wants to make new friends and do fun stuff.
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A Gig Buddies volunteer is someone who wants to expand their social circles, make friends, support a person with a disability and do fun things.
The Gig Buddies team matches and pairs a volunteer and an adult with a mild to moderate learning disability and/or autism.
Buddies are paired based on mutual interests - such as music tastes, sport and hobbies - and other factors such as location and age.
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Once paired, buddies go out together once a month for a year (or longer).
How "Buddying" works
