Companionship: Green Journeys Together
- Location: Age UK Norfolk
- Price: Free
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Launching in April, Green Journeys Together is a friendly and inclusive nature and wellbeing service for people aged 50+ in Norfolk. Our goal is simple: to help older adults enjoy nature, make social connections, and build confidence while exploring their local area.
Through the service, trained volunteer Green Companions provide friendly conversation, encouragement, and practical support. They help participants enjoy activities together, whether at home or outdoors, making nature-based experiences more enjoyable and social.
Enjoy nature at home
For people who find it difficult to get out and about, volunteers bring nature closer to home with activities like:
• Birdwatching and wildlife spotting from your garden or window
• Planting seeds, bulbs, or small container gardens
• Making bird feeders or other simple crafts
These activities are a chance to spend time with a friendly companion, chat, and enjoy the calming benefits of nature without leaving the doorstep.
Explore local green spaces together
For those able to go outside, Green Companions can support gentle local walks, visits to parks or coastal paths, community gardens, and village litter picks. Volunteers help people feel confident exploring local green spaces while meeting others and staying active.
We can also help identify green spaces across Norfolk that suit each person’s interests and abilities, including larger estates like Blickling, local parks, or coastal walks.
Building confidence and independence
Each participant sets personal goals from the start. The service offers up to six short-term sessions, designed to help older adults build confidence, independence, and ongoing engagement with nature beyond the sessions.
Where needed, participants can also access digital support or welfare benefits advice through Age UK Norfolk, ensuring everyone can enjoy and sustain nature opportunities that improve wellbeing and reduce isolation.
Where the service is available
This project is funded to support communities along the Norfolk Offshore Wind Farm pipeline route, including parts of North Norfolk, Broadland, and Breckland. The service is open to people living in selected postcodes in these areas.
How to access the service
Getting started is simple: you can contact us using the details above, or complete our referral form and return it to our team. We will get in touch to discuss your needs and match you with a Green Companion.
Volunteers are also welcome! If you’d like to support others and enjoy nature while helping people reconnect with their local community, you can learn more about volunteering on our Volunteering Page.