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during my career What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I was not particularly looking forward to retirement. However becoming a Nordic Walking Leader has meant I can carry on contributing ... contributing to the local community. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Keeping physically active and social interaction What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved
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volunteer with Age Cymru? I believe in giving time to help with Age Cymru and helping older people. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? It gives me a sense of giving back, and a big ... office staff for all their support What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Meeting the general public and passing on the services that Age Cymru deliver. What would you say to someone who
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introduction of the proposed system of loans for Further Education, providing there are no restrictions placed on older learners. • We believe it has the potential to re-engage people in the skills and training system ... market for longer. • The Government should go even further and remove the age-based barriers placed on the system of public funding for skills. Alternative models include factoring in the length of time
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Covid-19 lockdown and to understand the perspectives of older people on recovery.1 The findings of this survey provides an insight into what older people need to emerge from the pandemic. With reference to ... the winter Covid-19 lockdown, and the road to recovery Lockdown survey provides an insight into what older people need to emerge from pandemic ¦ Age Cymru (ageuk.org.uk) 2 Age Cymru (2020) Key findings
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will be crucial for employers as demand for skills and expertise grows. More information and guidance on recruiting and managing older workers: Guidance: Help and Support for Older Workers, Department for ... individual as “too experienced”, “overqualified” or “out of touch” – instead explain to clients what an individual may be able to bring to the job. • Provide information, advice and training to recruitment
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programme to improve the physical health and mental wellbeing of older people living with at least one long-term health condition. A trained staff member or volunteer met with an older person and developed ... satisfaction. 70% of volunteers gained a new skill and increased confidence, motivation and self esteem. What participants said about the project: ‘It gets you out of the house. You have to do that because you
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to volunteer with Age Cymru? To give something back to the community via a charitable organisation. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I find volunteering fulfilling both physically ... means of occupying spare ‘retired’ time that has become available. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Passing on skills taught via AC to reach out to the community helping others
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This is my legacy to Wales… …what’s yours going to be? Making a Will is so important. It gives you the peace of mind that your loved ones are cared for and your wishes are met. It also means ... to those needing help and support by leaving a gift to a charity. We at Age Cymru believe that no one should spend later life feeling vulnerable and alone, and by remembering us in your Will you’ll be
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delivery, please contact Heather Ferguson on heather.ferguson@agecymru.org.uk Separately, more technical guidelines on using the GIFTS system can be found on the Age Cymru website. If you require assistance ... 2020 at 5pm. The system will not accept late applications so please ensure you submit your application on time. Contents Section 1: Background to the funding 2 Section 2: Aims, objectives and outputs
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Winter Celebration Grant Eligibility and Criteria Through funding from Age Cymru, one-off grants of up to £150 are available for social events at winter time. Eligibility In order to apply for this ... own bank account, as the grant will only be paid by BACS. Grants cannot be made to individuals. What type of activity can be funded? Christmas lunches or Christmas parties New Year celebrations
