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Become a Buddy with BuddyUp!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of disabled young people? Join BuddyUp, a rewarding volunteering opportunity where you can help a young person (aged 14-17) in Richmond or Kingston gain independence and confidence.
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Either in Richmond or Kingston Boroughs - you can decide where you'd both like to go!
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Your Role in Creating Change
- Become a Buddy with BuddyUp!
What You'll Do: As a Buddy (volunteers aged 16+), you'll be matched with a young person with similar availability and interest to you to go on outings together in the local area.
We've seen how important it is for young people to have more socialising outside of the family home, helping them navigate public transport, explore their community and most importantly - have fun together! Whether it’s going to the cinema, painting pottery or bowling, you’ll spend 1-2hrs together 2x a month for 6 months (min) to help make a real change in the life of another.
About Richmond AID: Richmond AID is a local charity dedicated to empowering disabled people across all ages and needs. Our mission is to support independent living and ensure everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
Why Volunteer?- Meaningful Impact: Help make a real change in the life of another!
- Low Hourly Commitment: 2 x 1-2hrs a month
- Expenses Covered: We cover any costs for Drinks/Snacks, Activities & Travel
- Group Outings: We have optional opportunities to join us for group outings, they happen every 2 months and are tailored to various interests.
- Requirements:
- - A fun, positive attitude
- - Access to WhatsApp
- - Availability to volunteer twice a month for at least 6 months (flexible to your schedule as we know life can get busy)
- - Ability to travel to Richmond or Kingston for your outings
- - DBS check (we’ll help with this)
- - Between the ages of 16 - 25
- Ready to get started? Join BuddyUp and be the change in a young person’s life. Express your interest today, or email us directly at [email protected] or [email protected] and we’ll guide you through the next steps!
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What to Expect After Applying
Once you have registered your interest, we will get in touch with an application form for you fill out. Then we can get the ball rolling and start looking for a buddy for you!
About Richmond AID
Richmond AID is a charity run for and by disabled people in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and surrounding boroughs.
We support disabled people, families, carers and professionals by providing services such as the 14-17 BuddyUp Projects, Advice Service, Richmond SPADE (our gardening service), the Benefits Service and support with employment and training.
We support people of all ages with all kinds of disabilities, including physical and sensory impairments, mental health issues and learning difficulties. Our aim is to support disabled people to live independent lives and to have the same opportunities as non-disabled people.
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