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Compeer

Making Friends. Changing Lives.

Of Johnson County Iowa

A rewarding volunteer experience!

Compeer volunteers are rewarded by the knowledge that they are making a positive difference in someone’s life. The friendships formed by Compeer often become as important and enriching to the volunteer as it is to the client. They soon forget the classifications and begin to relate to each other as peers. Each person has gained a new friend to enjoy and explore different aspects of life with, learn from, and grow with.

The volunteer and the MHP meet to review information about the potential friend and evaluate whether they think this will be a good match. If they agree, the director, the volunteer, and the client meet to introduce the new pair. Now the match is activated and the participants begin spending at least an hour a week enjoying activities together.

Text Box: Click here to volunteer today! As a Compeer volunteer, you will join thousands across the country who come from all walks of life, all races, all religions, and from both urban neighborhoods and rural communities. Training, ongoing education, and support are provided by the Compeer staff. You will meet with your friend on a regular basis at mutually convenient times to share activities you both enjoy, such as movies, sports, going for walks in good weather, shopping or coffee and a chat or many of the free activities available in the Iowa City/Johnson County area. Through the gift of your friendship, you will gain a sense of satisfaction and personal growth and have the opportunity to help another person.

Text Box: If you are a resident of Johnson County and would like to receive Compeer services please ask your Mental Health Professional to refer you to Karen Fox at Compeer of Johnson County,

After participating in a Volunteer Training Workshop clients choose their Compeer friend based on mutual interests. They are given the client’s initials and the mental health professional’s (MHP) name and contact information. The Compeer director contacts the MHP to let them know that the volunteer will be contacting them for an appointment.

Compeer of Johnson County offers several activities throughout the year to support friendships, increase social skills, and just have a good time together!