Find a Gig Buddy - Gig Buddies

If you have a learning disability and want a volunteer gig buddy please complete our application form

If you have a question please get in touch with one of our staff team.

If you live in Brighton and Hove and need a 1:1 buddy please call Katie to arrange a meeting – 07305 056122 or 01273 418102

If you live in West Sussex and need a 1:1 buddy please call Malcolm on 07514 622204 or 01273 418102

If you live in East Sussex and need a 1:1 buddy please call Jess on 07827 228171 or 01273 418102

Please be aware we have a waiting list in East and West Sussex so it will take longer to find you a volunteer but you are welcome to apply and come along to our socials every month in different towns. Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

If you would prefer to complete an easier to read version of the application form you can download it here.

If you don’t want a one to one buddy but would like to just come to our socials please get in touch with our staff team and we’ll give you a call.

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Participant application

Here you can fill out our online form to ask for a Gig Buddy volunteer.
Application form to have a Gig Buddy
All about me…
Name
First Last
Date of birth*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 Town/city County Post code
Home phone
Mobile phone
Email
Why I want a gig buddy…
What do you hope to get out of having a gig buddy?*
What music are you into? (this could be types of music, like ‘rock’ or bands/singers, like ‘Beyonce’)*
What are your hobbies?*
Would you like to try out new gigs and music you haven’t heard of?*
Is there a person we could contact if we are ever really worried about your welfare? (Such as a support worker, parent, brother, sister etc)*
If you answered 'Yes' please tell us their name*
First Last
and their phone number*
What is their relationship to you?*
Please could you give the names of 3 people that we can contact in an emergency:
Emergency contact name 1*
First Last
Emergency contact 1 address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Emergency contact 1 email*
Emergency contact 1 phone number*
Emergency contact 1's relationship to you*
Emergency contact name 2*
First Last
Emergency contact 2 address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Emergency contact 2 email*
Emergency contact 2 phone number*
Emergency contact 2's relationship to you*
Emergency contact name 3*
First Last
Emergency contact 3 address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Emergency contact 3 email*
Emergency contact 3 phone number*
Emergency contact 3's relationship to you*
Support that I need…
Do you have support workers or Personal Assistants to help you?*
If you answered 'YES' approximately how many hours a week do they work with you?*
What support provider to they work for?*
How do you get to places?*
If you answered 'other' please tell us a little more about how you get about*
Do you travel alone or do you need support to travel?*
If you answered 'YES' please tell us a little more about your health needs*
Do you have any specific health needs (for example, epilepsy)?*
Would your buddy need any special training to help you with this?*
Do you have any personal care needs that your buddy will need to be aware of?*
If you answered 'YES' please tell us a little more about your personal care needs*
How often do you drink alcohol?*
How much would you be likely to drink?*
If you answered 'other' please tell us a little more about how often you drink alcohol*
Are there any health reasons why you should avoid alcohol?*
If you answered 'YES' please tell us a little more about your health needs around alcohol*
Do you take any medication?*
Please tell us about any medication that you take*
Is there anything else that your buddy will need to know about support that you need?*
If you answered 'YES' please tell us more about your support needs*
Would you like your buddy to be the same gender as you?*
Would you like my buddy to be a similar age as you?*
Do you get worried about crowds and loud music? (You can go to quieter gigs if you prefer)*
Going out in the evenings
When was the last time you went to a concert?*
When was the last time you saw a live band in a pub/club?*
Have you ever been to a music festival?*
What was the name of the festival?
Did you camp there?*
How often do you go out with friends?*
How often do you go out in the evening past 9pm?*
Thank you!

Now press 'Submit' and we'll be in touch soon to explain what happens next.

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Gig Buddies Volunteers

We are always looking for more volunteers. If you would like to support someone with a learning disability to enjoy social events

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If you have a learning disability and want a volunteer gig buddy please complete our application form

If you would prefer to complete an easier to read version of the application form you can download it here.

If you don’t want a one to one buddy but would like to just come to our socials please get in touch with our staff team and we’ll give you a call.

Apply Now

Participant application

Here you can fill out our online form to ask for a Gig Buddy volunteer.

Application form to have a Gig Buddy

All about me…

Why I want a gig buddy…

Please could you give the names of 3 people that we can contact in an emergency:

Support that I need…

Going out in the evenings

Thank you!

Now press 'Submit' and we'll be in touch soon to explain what happens next.

Gig Buddies Volunteers

Join our conversation

#gigbuddies

If you have a learning disability and want a volunteer gig buddy please complete our application form

If you would prefer to complete an easier to read version of the application form you can download it here.

If you don’t want a one to one buddy but would like to just come to our socials please get in touch with our staff team and we’ll give you a call.

Participant application

Here you can fill out our online form to ask for a Gig Buddy volunteer.

Application form to have a Gig Buddy

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All about me…

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Why I want a gig buddy…

Please could you give the names of 3 people that we can contact in an emergency:

Support that I need…

Going out in the evenings

Thank you!

Now press 'Submit' and we'll be in touch soon to explain what happens next.

Gig Buddies Volunteers

Join our conversation

#gigbuddies