Do you enjoy getting to know people and encouraging them? Give the gift of friendship to someone in mental health recovery! Volunteer with Compeer in Chester County, PA!
All it takes is 4 hours a month. Spend time with your friend doing things you both enjoy - going out to lunch, seeing a movie, or just chatting. Your friendship can make a difference!
Volunteers receive training and can choose their friend. People are matched up based on mutual interests, compatibility, and location. Staff facilitate an introductory meeting and provide ongoing support. Occasional social events give friendship pairs a chance to get together with others in the program.
Learn more by visiting www.compeerchesco.org or calling 610-436-4445.
Compeer Chester County is a program of the Mental Health Partnerships based in Philadelphia. It is funded by the Chester County Department of Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD) and private donations.