Bethany

We matched Bethany with an older gentleman based on their shared interests. Their friendship goes from strength to strength and they even took a trip to the Berkshire Flying Museum together!

What do you most often do with your Link friend? 

I go round to my Link friends house every week and have a lovely conversation. We also took a trip to the Berkshire Flying Museum together. 

Have you learnt anything from your Link friend?

I have learnt a lot! He has taught me about photography, art, the RAF and given me lots of travel tips!

Share a memorable story

So many to choose from! My Link friend told me about a time that he had a bad cycling accident in which an ambulance had to be called. He used it as an opportunity to get a date with the paramedic! 

What do you have in common?

I’ve found that my Link friend and I have a lot of the same interests/ connections with my family members. From going to the same school, living in the same area, enjoying photography and being in the RAF.

If you were to recommend volunteering to a friend, what would you tell them?

I would say that it’s a great opportunity to meet an amazing person and make a new friend!

Have you seen any changes in your Link Friend since you have been visiting them? 

I would say the most noticeable is the bond that we have grown.