Community Response
What if I don’t get on with the person supporting me?
It’s important to us that you have a positive experience, if you are not enjoying your interactions with a volunteer, please let us know by calling our Support Team on 0808 196 3646 and we can hopefully find another volunteer to support you.
Can I request a male or female volunteer?
We don’t currently have the ability to match volunteers in this way, you can contact the Support Team if you want to request a different volunteer on 0808 196 3646.
Do I have to pay for the volunteer to take part in the activity with me?
No, Volunteers are aware that they need to pay for themselves and will then be able to claim back reasonable expenses.
Will the volunteer pay for me to take part in activities?
No, you should have been made aware by the referrer that you will need to pay for your own activities and any expenses related to them e.g. bus fare, ingredients for baking, entry to any social groups or clubs, or subsistence when out and about.
The volunteer supporting me is encouraging me to take part in things I don’t want to do, what can I do about this?
The volunteer is there to support you in things that you have requested via the referrer, if you don’t feel comfortable with any activities a volunteer is suggesting, politely decline and inform our Support Team on 0808 196 3646 who will follow up with the volunteer.
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Page last reviewed: 23 October 2024
