Being a Compeer volunteer is as easy as being a friend!

What do you like to do with your friends?

• – Watch a football game
• – Walk on the Rails to Trails
• – Go shopping
• – Scrapbooking or crafts
• – Discuss books
• – Go to a movie
• – Wander the Lebanon Farmers Market

These are the types of activities that our Compeer clients like to do, too, only they often find it more difficult to make friends to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Compeer volunteers are matched to our clients based on their common interests and hobbies – and then they spend time together, just as any friends would.

Being a Compeer volunteer is rewarding and fits into your current lifestyle because you choose the hours just as you would with any friendship. Most Compeer friends get together once a week for an hour, choosing the time that best fits your schedule.

Become a Volunteer!

Step One:  Join

Complete the volunteer application online by click the link below. Once your application has been submitted, a Compeer staff member will be in contact with you for the next steps! Next steps include attending a training session and discussing the benefits of friendship.

Step Two:  Match

Volunteers and friends are matched based on mutual preferences, same gender, similar age, location and shared interests.

Step Three:  Meet

Compeer staff will introduce you to your Compeer friend.  After that, you and your new friend can set up times to get together.

Step Four:  Enjoy!

Spend time with your Compeer friend.  Arrange regular meetings, attend local events and activities.  Get to know each other. Become friends!

Compeer staff provide on-going professional guidance and support for you and your friend.

Consider volunteering today!