cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Main content skiplink
Join an event. Happening today.

I do not have many friends

Hi, I am looking to make new friends but I do not know how to because I get shy and nervous when I meet new people. I am happy with making friends on the forum. I am a young 22 years old. 

Sophia1998
Sophia1998Posted 01-06-2023 10:09 AM

Comments

 
less123321
less123321Posted 01-06-2023 10:28 AM

Hi @Sophia1998❤️ 

Making new friends can be difficult sometimes but know that you are not alone, and those feelings of nervousness are valid. 

Have you looked at Reach Outs 

https://au.reachout.com/relationships/meeting-new-people?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4NujBhC5ARIsAF4Iv6cxtDHiAew_H9tyVLu4VTxRekSqXRTIbuD8gqgXoJFtKorl02tX-IcaAjAKEALw_wcB

Obviously no presure to have a read but it may inspire some ways to bulid confidence when meeting new people! 

Do you have any hobbies that you can then potenially join clubs or activties for? That also could be a good way too!

 
 
Sophia1998
Sophia1998Posted 01-06-2023 11:19 AM

I do love technology and I also love to sing and dance in my free time. My dream is to help people in someway.


 
 
 
Bre-RO
Bre-ROPosted 01-06-2023 04:15 PM

I love to sing and dance, too! Do you go to classes or just dance + sing at home? It's so cool that your dream is to help people in some way. Do you have any ideas about how you would do that in the future? 😇

 
 
 
 
Sophia1998
Sophia1998Posted 01-06-2023 04:33 PM

I used to do dance classes when I was a kid but when I started high school I lost interest in going to dance classes as I was too busy with school. I want to become a counsellor, paramedic or call taker for 000 for the ambulance service. 

 
 
 
 
 
Bre-RO
Bre-ROPosted 01-06-2023 04:39 PM

Do you think getting involved with dancing classes again would be fun? It could be a great place to make new friends as well 😊 it's so important to do the things we love - especially when we have big dreams for the future to help others. Dancing and singing are two great ways to look after yourself!

 
 
 
 
 
Sophia1998
Sophia1998Posted 01-06-2023 04:44 PM

That is true but I am not interested in doing dance classes at the moment and I am too busy with my day program at the moment. So I do not get much time to do much in terms of going out and making new friends. I wish I could volunteer for the ambulance service as it is my dream to work for them in the future. 

 
 
 
 
 
Chloe-RO
Chloe-ROPosted 01-06-2023 07:48 PM

Thanks for sharing @Sophia1998 ! 

 

That sounds incredible that you want to work for the ambulance service - as a paramedic? Have you done much research into the volunteer jobs available with them?

 

I can see that you are quite busy with your day program right now. Perhaps later in life, you will have the time to follow some of your interests. One thing for sure, following your interests and passion and really energise and reinvigorate you.

 
 
 
 
 
Sophia1998
Sophia1998Posted 01-06-2023 08:06 PM

Hi would I find out how I would volunteer for the ambulance service?

 
 
 
 
 
Chloe-RO
Chloe-ROPosted 01-06-2023 09:11 PM

Hey @Sophia1998 ,

 

I'm not sure if you have your licence, but there are volunteer ambulance drivers, there are also opportunities to work with St John's Ambulance services. 

 

Have a little internet search for the ambulance service in the state you live with. e.g. NSW, Vic etc.

 

This page is a good start - then narrow it down to your state.

 
 
 
 
 
Sophia1998
Sophia1998Posted 01-06-2023 09:15 PM

I do not have a drivers license because of my autism and epilepsy. I will do some research on the volunteering roles with St John Ambulance and with the Ambulance Service. 

 
 
 
less123321
less123321Posted 01-06-2023 11:42 AM

Awesome! 

Have you thought about volunteering? Thats a good way to meet people with a similar interest in helping people. Are there any performing arts or dancing groups in your local area that you could check out? Thats an option if you want to develop confidence as well!

 

I have a little knowledge on techonogly, lol im a bit of a grandma but I think theres free courses atm in techonlogly which could be cool in doing something you love and again meeting people who like the same. 

 

What do you think of that?

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
Sophia1998
Sophia1998Posted 01-06-2023 12:28 PM

I am thinking about doing volunteering except I am a bit busy at the moment. All of that sounds good.I am happy 

 
 
 
 
 
less123321
less123321Posted 01-06-2023 03:56 PM

You can sign up to different volunteerring platforms which then you are able to pick and choose what events you are avalible for. If you want sign up to those to get you started!

 
 
 
 
 
Sophia1998
Sophia1998Posted 01-06-2023 04:29 PM

Hi, what are some volunteering platforms that I should have a look at and sign up to?

 
 
 
 
Sophia1998
Sophia1998Posted 01-06-2023 12:28 PM

I am thinking about doing volunteering except I am a bit busy at the moment. All of that sounds good.

 
 
 
 
Sophia1998
Sophia1998Posted 01-06-2023 12:28 PM

I am thinking about doing volunteering except I am a bit busy at the moment. All of that sounds good 

Welcome back!

Join the Community

ReachOut is confidential & anonymous.

8+ characters, 1 capital letter, 1 lower case letter and 1 number

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.