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Make a friend online with disability charity Sense's Virtual Buddying project

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Sense’s Virtual Buddying project is for disabled people aged 5 and above in the UK, where you can enjoy a phone or video call with your buddy once a week from the comfort of your home. Together, you can learn a new skill, build your confidence, do your favourite activities – or simply have a chat and a laugh together!

It’s really simple to get started and totally free! Once you register your interest and complete an application form, one of our team will be in touch. We’ll match you with a volunteer based on what you’ve told us is important to you, and we’ll introduce you to each other. Call or message your new buddy for an hour a week, when it suits you. We’ll check in with you regularly to see how you and your Buddy are getting on.

Find out more and sign up by visiting our website sense.org.uk/our-services/m...

If you have any questions get in touch with virtualbuddying@sense.org.uk

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this sounds great. I’ll be passing it on to my daughter 👍

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