We know that putting yourself out there to meet new people isn’t easy and it can feel a bit scary to try new things! Trust us when we say it’s a totally normal feeling and we’ve all been there. That’s why, 12 years ago, we founded The Befriend Social Network. It’s a free and fun social community that’s been deliberately designed to make it a little easier to connect with like-minded people and make a few friends.
This warm community is filled with every day people just like you and me, who host and attend different open-invite social experiences. That’s right, all groups and gatherings are hosted openly on the community calendar and anyone can attend! There’s no fees, no paperwork… just find a group and turn up.
We estimate that around 12,000 people have connected into the network over the last decade and the impact it’s having is beyond anything we could’ve dreamed of. You can read our community impact results just here.
All you need to do is be brave, turn up and be yourself!
How does it work?
There’s no costs, sign-up fees or paperwork to get involved with The Befriend Social Network. In fact, it’s been deliberately designed to be easy, informal and as “not scary” as possible! Anyone is welcome to attend a community group, and anyone is welcome to host one (we can support you with this as we know if might feel a bit scary, don’t worry!). The point is, this really is a space for the community, led by the community.
All groups are held in public spaces like cafes and community centres, close to public transport, they’re usually free (except for the cost of the activity – for example, if you’re heading to a coffee group, you might want to buy yourself a cookie or cuppa).
All gatherings are listed on a free website called Meetup, where you can find dates, times, details, venue information and you can reach out to the group Host for any information about their gathering.
Getting set up on Meetup
All community gatherings are listed on a website called Meetup. It’s easy to use and doesn’t cost anything, so you’ll be up and running in no time
If you’re keen to explore some groups, then it’s definitely worth setting yourself up on Meetup.com by creating a free profile and then searching for a group called “The Befriend Social Network Perth”. Here, you can browse gatherings that are coming up over the next few weeks and if you find one you like, just click RSVP so the Host knows your coming! Easy peasy.
If you’re having trouble finding us on Meetup or setting yourself up with your profile, then get in touch with the team and we will put on our tech support headsets to try to help you out.
Please remember that these gatherings are initiated and run by local community members. They choose the activity, the time, the place and the frequency of their group… that’s part of the fun of hosting your own group, right! So, if you can’t find a group that takes your fancy, then maybe it’s time to try hosting your own little gathering that brings people together!
Discover Befriend Events in your local area
1. Head over to www.meetup.com
2. In the top right corner of the screen, click ‘sign up’ and create a free Meetup profile
3. Once you are signed up with Meetup, search for “The Befriend Social Network Perth”
4. Click ‘Join this group’
5. Browse through the events calendar and RSVP to any thet you like the sound of!
6. Turn up, be yourself and have fun!