About Gig Buddies Gloucestershire

Gig Buddies Gloucestershire matches adults with learning disabilities and autism to volunteers who enjoy similar music, in order to create connections and break down social barriers.

Volunteer with us and be a Gig Buddy

We are currently looking for volunteers in Gloucestershire to commit to taking their Gig Buddy out at least once a month. We provide a full DBS check, training and expenses.

If this sounds like fun, please get in touch!

Follow us on Social Media @gigbuddiesgloucestershire

Would you like a gig buddy?

If you love music, have a learning disability or autism and would benefit from this scheme, please fill out our short interest form and we will get back to you.

Find out more about us from our feature on BBC Points West.

Meet our latest group of trained Gig Buddy volunteers! 🎵 A huge thank you to all for taking the time to join us 😊 #gigbuddies #volunteering #friendship #music #GigBuddiesGloucestershire #gloucestershirecharity #charity #livemusic #gloucestershire
Meet our latest group of trained Gig Buddy volunteers! 🎵 A huge thank you to all for taking the time to join us 😊 #gigbuddies #volunteering #friendship #music #GigBuddiesGloucestershire #gloucestershirecharity #charity #livemusic #gloucestershire
Gig Buddies George and Neil met the legendary Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays) at his talk in The Subscription Rooms 🍉🎶 - #gigbuddies #stroud #subrooms #shaunryder #happymondays #gigbuddiesgloucestershire
Gig Buddies George and Neil met the legendary Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays) at his talk in The Subscription Rooms 🍉🎶 - #gigbuddies #stroud #subrooms #shaunryder #happymondays #gigbuddiesgloucestershire
We want to thank @@the_prince_albert for their continued support of Gig Buddies 💖 If you're a Gig Buddy, you can even claim a free portion of chips at one of their gigs 🍟 Take a look at the fantastic gigs they have coming up and support local art
We want to thank @@the_prince_albert for their continued support of Gig Buddies 💖 If you're a Gig Buddy, you can even claim a free portion of chips at one of their gigs 🍟 Take a look at the fantastic gigs they have coming up and support local art and venues! 👉https://www.theprincealbertstroud.co.uk/whats-on 👈 #gigbuddiesgloucesterhire #music #princealbertstroud #cotswolds #gigs #livemusic #learningdisabilities #autism #friendship
Gig Buddies Nic and Olivia took a trip to Birmingham for an intimate gig with @heatherpeaceofficial ✨ Liv says "Amazing night seeing my favourite actress & artist Heather Peace. She was brilliant! So funny & talented! It really was a dr
Gig Buddies Nic and Olivia took a trip to Birmingham for an intimate gig with @heatherpeaceofficial ✨ Liv says "Amazing night seeing my favourite actress & artist Heather Peace. She was brilliant! So funny & talented! It really was a dream come true for me to go to one of her gigs!" What a wonderful experience and we are so glad to play a part in making this happen! #heatherpeace #music #concerts #acoustic #gigbuddies #gigbuddiesgloucesterhire
If you missed the footage of us on BBC Points West, we now have a link to watch it back 🎥💛🩷 The link is also in our story highlights 😊 https://youtu.be/1-Ozow2IN-Y?si=pxwqNR9JfG0_CJj-
If you missed the footage of us on BBC Points West, we now have a link to watch it back 🎥💛🩷 The link is also in our story highlights 😊 https://youtu.be/1-Ozow2IN-Y?si=pxwqNR9JfG0_CJj-
What a night! Thank you to all of our Gig Buddies for coming, having fun and helping out 💖 @glosguildhall for their fantastic venue and staff that made this happen #BBCPointsWest for the story and coverage 🎥 and Paul Richards Stay Up Late for comi
What a night! Thank you to all of our Gig Buddies for coming, having fun and helping out 💖 @glosguildhall for their fantastic venue and staff that made this happen #BBCPointsWest for the story and coverage 🎥 and Paul Richards Stay Up Late for coming all the way from Brighton to see us! ⛵ This was such a positive night for all involved and we can't wait to do it again. As always, if you would like to volunteer please contact brian@buildingcircles.org.uk 🎵 #Gigbuddies #Gloucestershire #HeavyLoad #Friendship #Music #BBC #Southwest
🎥 Gig Buddies will be featured on BBC Points West this evening from 6:30pm! There will be an interview with a pair of buddies and Gig Buddies founder Paul Richards, live from our social evening at Gloucester Guildhall 🎸 We're really excited abou
🎥 Gig Buddies will be featured on BBC Points West this evening from 6:30pm! There will be an interview with a pair of buddies and Gig Buddies founder Paul Richards, live from our social evening at Gloucester Guildhall 🎸 We're really excited about the evening ahead and can't wait to see those that are coming. 🎟️ Doors are at 6.30 and the film Heavy Load starts at 7pm. After the film there will be a short Q&A with Paul from Heavy Load. There are no physical tickets, if you have put your name down on the form yourself and any plus 1's will be on a guestlist. 🎶🎵
We had a fantastic evening at Beeches Bash on Sunday raising money for @goalsbeyondgrass - a Gloucestershire based inclusive cycling project. 🚵‍♀️ A number of Gig Buddies enjoyed listening and dancing to some great music including The Copertin
We had a fantastic evening at Beeches Bash on Sunday raising money for @goalsbeyondgrass - a Gloucestershire based inclusive cycling project. 🚵‍♀️ A number of Gig Buddies enjoyed listening and dancing to some great music including The Copertinas with headliners Tankus the Henge 🎸🎶 Thanks for your support! #gigbuddies #beechesbash
🔊‼️Stop what you're doing ‼️🔊 Tim @timboevbo and Dan's @Gloucester FM afternoon show is today from 12 - 3pm, playing only the best hip-hop and R&B 🎵📻 Listen live here: https://gloucesterfm.com/ - #gigbuddies #gigbuddiesgloucestershire #glo
🔊‼️Stop what you're doing ‼️🔊 Tim @timboevbo and Dan's @Gloucester FM afternoon show is today from 12 - 3pm, playing only the best hip-hop and R&B 🎵📻 Listen live here: https://gloucesterfm.com/ - #gigbuddies #gigbuddiesgloucestershire #gloucesterfm #gfm #radioshow #stayuplate #friends
What a fantastic time we had at @nibley_festival 🎪🎺 We want to say a huge thank you to all our Gig Buddies for their help on the stall and for just being all around fantastic people ❤️ Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit the stall an
What a fantastic time we had at @nibley_festival 🎪🎺 We want to say a huge thank you to all our Gig Buddies for their help on the stall and for just being all around fantastic people ❤️ Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit the stall and chat with us 😊 Next up @2000trees_festival 🤟✌️ #festival #musicfestival #gigbuddies #summertime #gloucestershire #cotswolds #friends #volunteering #learningdisabilities #music #nibley
Meet our latest group of trained Gig Buddy volunteers! 🎵 A huge thank you to all for taking the time to join us 😊 #gigbuddies #volunteering #friendship #music #GigBuddiesGloucestershire #gloucestershirecharity #charity #livemusic #gloucestershire Gig Buddies George and Neil met the legendary Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays) at his talk in The Subscription Rooms 🍉🎶 - #gigbuddies #stroud #subrooms #shaunryder #happymondays #gigbuddiesgloucestershire We want to thank @@the_prince_albert for their continued support of Gig Buddies 💖 If you're a Gig Buddy, you can even claim a free portion of chips at one of their gigs 🍟 Take a look at the fantastic gigs they have coming up and support local art Gig Buddies Nic and Olivia took a trip to Birmingham for an intimate gig with @heatherpeaceofficial ✨ Liv says "Amazing night seeing my favourite actress & artist Heather Peace. She was brilliant! So funny & talented! It really was a dr If you missed the footage of us on BBC Points West, we now have a link to watch it back 🎥💛🩷 The link is also in our story highlights 😊 https://youtu.be/1-Ozow2IN-Y?si=pxwqNR9JfG0_CJj- What a night! Thank you to all of our Gig Buddies for coming, having fun and helping out 💖 @glosguildhall for their fantastic venue and staff that made this happen #BBCPointsWest for the story and coverage 🎥 and Paul Richards Stay Up Late for comi 🎥 Gig Buddies will be featured on BBC Points West this evening from 6:30pm! There will be an interview with a pair of buddies and Gig Buddies founder Paul Richards, live from our social evening at Gloucester Guildhall 🎸 We're really excited abou We had a fantastic evening at Beeches Bash on Sunday raising money for @goalsbeyondgrass - a Gloucestershire based inclusive cycling project. 🚵‍♀️ A number of Gig Buddies enjoyed listening and dancing to some great music including The Copertin 🔊‼️Stop what you're doing ‼️🔊 Tim @timboevbo and Dan's @Gloucester FM afternoon show is today from 12 - 3pm, playing only the best hip-hop and R&B 🎵📻 Listen live here: https://gloucesterfm.com/ - #gigbuddies #gigbuddiesgloucestershire #glo What a fantastic time we had at @nibley_festival 🎪🎺 We want to say a huge thank you to all our Gig Buddies for their help on the stall and for just being all around fantastic people ❤️ Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit the stall an