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person Ideally this is 100 - 150 words summarising: • where the older person was before ( not employed/ employed /in need of support), • what they did with the Age at Work programme • what happened as a result ... promoted , sorted out finances , lead an older person initiative at work ET cetera ET cetera Ideally, it would be good to include a quote, attributed by name & employer and be accompanied by a photo. Once
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had skills that could be useful to others. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? Volunteering has made me realise what a huge hole there is in terms of provisions for oldr people (and ... for other vulnerable groups). It is very rewarding as people are so appreciative. It has also helped me to understand much better the difficulties faced by older people. What do you enjoy most about your
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Safeguarding training is a mandatory training session delivered to all volunteers and can be delivered virtually over Zoom. Safeguarding is staff and volunteers’ responsibility; it’s everyone’s duty to keep ... safeguarding Covering organisations policy and procedures including • What is safeguarding • Principles of safeguarding • Human rights • What is abuse and types of abuse • The bystander effect • Age Cymru’s
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deliver qigong classes for older people What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I volunteer with a number of organisations – keeps me off the streets. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering ... people that enjoy and benefit from the experience. What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved with volunteering? Do it! You’ll enjoy it!
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personal distress when we feel least able to manage. The following pages take you step by step through what you need to go and where to go for help.
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Find out about the different ways you can contact Age Cymru, whether it's to get inforamtion and advice on money or care, ask about donations or something else.
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recruit as many volunteers as possible to support the over 70s during these very challenging times. It will be launched on 1 June 2020 to coincide with the start of Volunteering Week.
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Every year, it's estimated that more than £200m worth of Pension Credit and other state benefits goes unclaimed by older people in Wales. We can help make sure you're not missing out.
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with in later life. From money and health to care and housing advice, we provide support when you need it
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& Vinal K Karania (Age UK) “I have enjoyed working with elderly people much more than I thought. It’s so easy to feel really knowledgeable and appreciated just explaining things that you consider second-nature ... really nice and I've met new people at the same time” “They know so much about computers, at first it was a bit daunting but turned out not to be as bad as I thought. Enjoyable!” 04 June 2013 Technology
