"All significant change in the world has one deep root: the desire to belong" - Bruce Anderson

Belonging is a natural instinct for all living creatures and one of our deepest human needs. We all know what it feels like to belong. And not belong.

For those of us working and volunteering in communities, belonging is often at the heart of what we're trying to nurture, for ourselves and others. We create groups, programs, places and opportunities for people to connect. We welcome people in. We try to build communities where people feel seen, valued and able to contribute.

But how often do we have the opportunity to really explore how belonging happens and what each of us uniquely brings to creating it?

That question of what each of us uniquely brings sits at the heart of how Befriend works. We call it a gift ethos and it's infused in how we companion volunteers, walk alongside community members and support each other in our community practice.

We invite you to join us for a rare and deeply engaging day exploring the practice of belonging: in our communities, in our work, in nature and in our own lives.

We'll be joined by internationally recognised community leader, storyteller and facilitator Bruce Anderson, who opens the day live from the United States and appears throughout in conversations recorded especially for us.

Contact the host of On the Path to Belonging: A special day with Bruce Anderson and Befriend