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Become the friend someone looks forward to seeing.

Spend meaningful time with an older adult, share your interests and make a genuine difference through simple moments of companionship.

Apply to Become a Companion
Who this is for

Kindness matters more than a CV.

You do not need to be a nurse or professional caregiver. You do need to be kind, patient, dependable, respectful and genuinely interested in building a friendship with an older adult.

University students
Retirees
Working adults with flexible schedules
Stay-at-home parents
Community volunteers
People who've supported older family members

Applicants must meet the minimum legal age requirement for the launch market. First-aid or healthcare qualifications are welcome but entirely optional.

The role

What companions do

Visit the same older adult regularly

Consistency is the whole point—one person, one growing friendship.

Talk, listen and share stories

Real conversation, real curiosity, real laughter.

Join them for meals, walks and hobbies

From kopi sessions to chess to gardening—whatever you both enjoy.

Accompany them on simple outings

Markets, libraries, community events and appointments.

Help them feel connected to their community

A familiar face makes the neighbourhood feel smaller and warmer.

Communicate professionally with HeyFriend

Simple check-ins around visits and following safety, privacy and conduct guidelines.

Companions do not provide medical care, bathing, lifting, medication management, financial services or other regulated caregiving activities.

Why join

Work that leaves both of you better.

Meaningful work

Make a visible difference through genuine human connection.

Flexible scheduling

Choose availability that fits your routine while committing consistently to your match.

Thoughtful matching

Meet someone who shares your language, interests or personality.

Support and training

Receive onboarding, boundaries training and ongoing support from HeyFriend.

Companion application

Four short steps. Your progress saves automatically on this device.

Step 1 of 4 Basic information

Basic information

A little about you.

Availability

Consistency matters more than volume—tell us what you can genuinely commit to.

Available days

Available times

About you

This is the part that helps us match you well—be yourself.

Practical checks

Last step—a few practical confirmations and optional uploads.

Please confirm

We never collect identity documents through this form. If your application is shortlisted, identity verification happens later through a secure, private channel.

Your answers save automatically — you can safely close and come back.

Companion standards

Our code of conduct is non-negotiable.

Families trust us with the people they love most. Every companion agrees to these standards before their first visit.

Treat every older adult with respect and dignity
Be reliable and punctual for every visit
Respect privacy—theirs and their family's
Report any safety concerns promptly
Maintain warm but professional boundaries
No borrowing money or accepting large gifts
No handling bank accounts or passwords
No romantic or inappropriate relationships
No medical advice of any kind
Questions, answered

Companion FAQ

Do I need caregiving experience?
No. HeyFriend is about friendship, not caregiving. Kindness, patience and reliability matter far more than qualifications. First-aid or healthcare qualifications are welcome but entirely optional.
Is this paid?
Yes—companions are compensated for their visits. We'll share full details, including rates for your area, during the interview conversation. That said, the best companions join for the connection first.
How often must I visit?
Most matches involve one to three visits per week, agreed between you, the older adult and their family. What matters is showing up consistently at the times you've committed to—someone is looking forward to it.
How are matches selected?
We match on personality, shared language, interests, location and schedule. You'll always learn about the person before an introduction, and both of you must feel comfortable before regular visits begin.
Can I decline a match?
Yes, always. A match only works when it feels right on both sides. Declining a proposed match never counts against you.
What training will I receive?
Onboarding covers communication with older adults, boundaries and conduct, privacy, safety awareness and what to do in an emergency. You'll also have ongoing support from the HeyFriend team whenever questions come up.
What activities are allowed?
Social activities: conversation, meals, walks, hobbies, games, outings, community events and technology help. Not allowed: medical care, bathing, lifting, medication management, financial handling or anything covered by regulated caregiving.
What should I do during an emergency?
Call local emergency services first, stay with the older adult, then notify their family contact and the HeyFriend team. This is covered thoroughly in training. HeyFriend is not an emergency response provider.
Can I accept gifts?
Small tokens like home-cooked food or a card are a lovely part of friendship. Money, valuables or large gifts must be politely declined and reported to the team—it protects you as much as it protects them.
How long should I commit?
We ask for a minimum of three months, and most companions stay much longer. Consistency is what turns visits into friendship—if your circumstances change, we'll work with you on a warm handover.