We're delighted that Kingston Voluntary Action's Buddy Scheme has been selected as one of the causes in the Community Matters scheme at Waitrose at John Lewis Kingston.

The Buddy Scheme is a befriending project that matches volunteers with a 'buddy' who has a learning disability or is on the Autistic spectrum. Each buddy pair meets regularly to take part in leisure activities together, helping to build confidence, friendships and connections within the local community.

If you shop at Waitrose Kingston, please consider supporting the Buddy Scheme by voting with your green token. Every vote helps raise vital funds for this much-valued project and the people it supports.

Thank you for helping us make a difference in Kingston.

We are also looking for volunteers for the scheme! No experience is required and training is provided. If you have just a few hours a month to spare and are kind, considerate, patient and reliable, then we would love to hear from you. 

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