Welcome & Purpose

Thank you for becoming a Companionship Volunteer with Iguality. Through our Social Companionship programme, you'll be paired one-to-one with someone who may be new to Barcelona, navigating life in a new country, or simply lacking a social network to lean on. Your role is simple but meaningful: show up, be present, and help someone feel less alone.

The person you'll be paired with is called your Buddy. This guide covers everything you need to know to get started and to navigate the programme with confidence:

• Where you can meet and what you can do together
• How often to meet and what we expect from your commitment
• How to log your sessions
• Budget and financial contributions
• Communication between sessions
• Who your Buddy might be and how matching works
• Relationships, boundaries, and confidentiality
• What to do in safeguarding or crisis situations
• Group activities organised by Iguality

If at any point something is unclear or a situation arises that this guide doesn't cover, reach out to the coordination team. We're here to support you - not just your Buddy.