The Community Resource ‘Buddy System’ is a support service for people who may be lacking in confidence, have low self-esteem, are isolated and alone, or who just want some company to get involved in new activities.It helps alleviate inactivity and social exclusion by supporting people into new activities, developing new interests, or pursuing new or existing hobbies with a companion alongside. The aim is to ‘buddy up’ a trained volunteer with the person needing support for an agreed amount of time to help build confidence, working towards the supported person being able to attend activities on their own. Activities could include yoga classes, a walking group, an art class, or film club – depending on the interests of the supported person and what they would like to do. More often than not it can be as simple as the person just wanting to have some company for a coffee and a chat (outside of the home).All Buddies receive appropriate training and are DBS checked. Buddies do not provide home visits, a befriending service or transport to activities, and can’t provide personal care.Community Resource always welcome referrals to the scheme, and are also very keen to recruit new volunteers.For more information about the service, or about becoming a Buddy volunteer, please follow the link to their website, or contact using the details provided. We're sorry but <%= htmlWebpackPlugin.options.title %> doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please enable it to continue.
