The Activity Friends Programme

The benefits of regular exercise

You are never too old to feel the benefits of regular exercise, however gentle. Being active is important in helping people remain healthy and agile both mentally and physically and can help in maintaining independence.

Regular activity can help with balance & coordination, flexibility & strength, improve posture & breathing & promote good mental health.

Volunteer to become an Activity Friend

If you are over fifty, enjoy being physically active and take regular exercise, then you may like to volunteer to support and encourage someone else to become more active.

The benefits of having an Activity Friend

You may have been advised to take up some exercise by your GP or you may just want to get more active but feel unsure where to start or embarrassed about joining in something on your own.

An Activity Friend Volunteer may help by:

• Accompanying you on walks to improve your fitness.
• Going swimming with you and helping you to gain confidence in the water.
• Discussing other exercise & activities you may be interested in and helping you to access them.

How do I become an Activity Friend Volunteer? See our Volunteers page

How do I sign up to have an Activity Friend? If you are another agency then complete and return our Agency Referrals form. If you want to refer yourself or a family member or friend complete and return our Individual Referrals form.