Everybody deserves to experience the beauty of friendship. The Community Friend Program supports volunteers from around Melbourne to participate in leisure activities and friendships with people with a mild to moderate disability and/or mental health issue. Volunteers build a one-on-one friendship whilst participating in community outings that appeal to their interests.

The aim of the Community Friend Program is to support people with a mild to moderate disability to engage with their community, make new friends and enjoy a social life – something most of us take for granted. In doing this, the Community Friend Program decreases isolation and increases independence for some of Melbourne’s most marginalized community members.

The Community Friend Program supports clients aged from 18 – 64 years of age. These clients come from a range of Local Government Areas in Melbourne including Banyule, Yarra, Darebin, Merri-bek, Brimbank, Melton, Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley, and Wyndham.

The Community Friend Program is looking for committed volunteers over the age of 18 who can spare a few hours a fortnight, have good organisational and communication skills and are looking for a fun way to contribute to their community!