Gig Buddies is one of our core Projects
We believe that everyone should have people in their lives who aren’t paid to be there, people who are friends and enjoying hanging out together. That’s what Gig Buddies is all about.
We don’t organise separate events for people with learning disabilities, instead we pair people with learning disabilities with a volunteer who shares their interests, which may be music, sport, culture, eating out, being in nature or anything they choose.
A great way to volunteer & make new friends
Our projects are about making sure people with learning disabilities and autistic people get to lead the life they want.
With Gig Buddies we match people up with a volunteer who shares the same interests so they can go to “mainstream” events. Working to normalise the idea that disabled people have the right to an ordinary life full of things that matter (friends, dancing, a rich social life…), and being able to Stay Up Late if they want to too!
Gig Buddies Around the World
Since 2013, when we launched Gig Buddies in Sussex, we have seen the community grow across the UK and into Australia.
We run Gig Buddies here in Sussex, but if you would like to start one in your area, we are able to support you.
