MAIN’s guide finding Social Groups
MAIN’s guide finding Social Groups
Making friends as an adult can be difficult, but joining groups and clubs around an existing hobbies or starting a new hobby can be a great way meet like-minded people. By socialising around a specific interest it can make communication much easier.
How to find a potential group around an interest:
o Online local search
o Libraries
o Community notice boards
o Courses related to your interests
Managing anxiety before attending groups and clubs:
o It can help to get as much information about the group before you
go.
o Breaking down the task of going into small tasks can help reduce
anxiety.
o Introducing yourself before turning can help when they know to
expect you.
o Taking someone with you can be a good aid for the first time even
if they don’t like the interest.
Example
Drama club
o Email beforehand to introduce yourself and find
out the details
o Find out about the venue
o Look up the route to the venue
o Join the clubs social media
o Attend with a friend that goes or bring a friend
At university?
You can also look for:
o Look at the Student Union for societies and clubs
o The university might have an accessible hour at fresher’s fair, which
are quieter
o Talk with students on your course
o The people you live with
It is best join as soon as you can at the start of the year.
