Volunteering
Volunteering is very rewarding and people of all ages and backgrounds can take part. As well as gaining new skills, volunteers can make new friends and become part of a thriving community.
Our volunteers support us with a range of services:
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Helping prepare and serve a two course lunch at our Tuesday Club. They can sit and have a chat with our service users over a cup of tea, biscuits are always provided!
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Setting up the venue for our two exercise classes, serving refreshments and helping the less mobile to get safely to the class.
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Running our monthly Film Club and serving refreshments.
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Volunteers visit people in their own home for a friendly chat and much needed company for people who may be housebound or lonely.
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Gardening
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Transport to medical appointments and social engagements.
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Phone calls – volunteers telephone people every week for a friendly chat.
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Office work, answering the telephone, dealing with visitors to the office and general administration work.
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Day trips - pushing wheelchairs and providing company and support
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Digital drop in - offering one to one support for people to use their tablets, phones and computers
We are currently looking for the following:
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Visitors for people who are housebound or lonely
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Car owner/drivers
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Wheelchair pushers
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Trustee / Committee Members
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Tuesday lunch club helpers
Volunteers do not need any formal qualifications, just time to spare, a caring nature and an interest in the work we do in supporting older people in the community. A few hours a week can be very rewarding for volunteers and can make a big difference in someone’s life.
Potential volunteers will have to pass a DBS (CRB) check and provide two references. They will receive induction training and ongoing support. We also hold a regular support/social group for volunteers to get together.
For more information about volunteering please email, telephone or you can download an application form.