Community
Free volunteers. Paid companions. Never confused.
Both give you real company. They're recruited differently and paid differently, so we label them clearly everywhere they appear.
DemonstrationThis is a working prototype. People, matches, checks, bookings and payments shown here are examples — no real verification or payment has taken place.
Community volunteer
Free
- — Local people giving their own time
- — Identity checked and referenced
- — Usually one or two connections a week
- — Best for a regular chat, walk or coffee
Paid companion
Hourly rate
- — Companionship is their work, and they're paid for it
- — Full screening and ongoing training
- — Reliable availability, bookable in advance
- — Best for regular, dependable company
Volunteers near you
Community volunteer
Tomás
Carpenter · Hillside · 5.6 km
Grew up with my grandad in the shed. I like a project, a long walk with the dog, and a proper conversation about football.
Community volunteerGeorge
Retired bus driver · Maplewood · 3.7 km
I know every back road in this town and most of the good bakeries. Good for a drive, a walk, or a long chat about nothing.