Online volunteer roles Our volunteer teams play an important role in the running of 'virtual' Sporting Memories Clubs. The three roles described below offer a unique opportunity to be involved in online ... (Technical) are involved in the technical aspects of running an online session, which are usually run via Zoom – Setting up sessions and being in control of the online meeting (for example, admitting participants
have the right to live free from abuse of any kind. Our age or circumstances should have no bearing or effect on this basic right.1 Age does not diminish an individual’s right to live with dignity and respect ... Ageing Society Strategy to implement a national plan to prevent abuse of older people.3 Legislation is an essential component of safeguarding adults; it has the capacity to set statutory duties and powers
‘owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of their nationality (or habitual ... unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country’. [1951 United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees] 1 In the UK, only a small proportion (4%)2 of migrants are refugees and
reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy ... specific offence that captures patterns of coercive and controlling behaviour in intimate relationships, in line with the government’s non-statutory definition of domestic abuse. Key points and recommendations
contacts with a range of people and organisations, including the board of trustees and committees of the board, and delivering a range of administrative tasks that enable effective operation of the Charity. Responsibilities ... Responsibilities 1. Support the effective organisation and delivery meetings of the board of trustees and committees of the board, including (but not limited to) diary management, booking meeting rooms
face discrimination are at the sharp end of inequality and poverty. The Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has brought these inequalities into stark relief and those of us who are most negatively affected by ... pandemic. A core tenet of advocacy is to redress inequality so that people’s rights are upheld and that they are respected as individuals who are listened to and understood irrespective of who they are or any
Creating an age friendly Wales A little bit of sunshine is good for us and can lift our spirits – let’s face it, it can often be a welcome change from the long drawn out Welsh winter. There is no clear ... many of us, sleepless nights, feeling sticky, feeling tired. But it can also be dangerous, particularly for those with breathing difficulties and heart problems. This leaflet is a gentle reminder of the
a pair of scissors woola sewing needle small knitting needles (31/4 mm - 4mm) perhaps some bobbles You’ll need this stuff: Easy peasy (well, it is if you take a look at the champion ‘how to knit’ guide ... here’s a reminder of the main stitch. 1. Insert the tip of the right needle through the first loop on the left needle, from front to back. Then wrap the working yarn around the tip of the right needle
scams are a common way for criminals to con people out of money using various tricks to get your personal or financial information. Be aware of some of the most common phone scams and find out what you can ... can be hard to tell the difference between a scam and cold calling. However, it's good to know some of the typical tricks that scammers use so you can be prepared if you ever get a call like these. Coronavirus
Page 1 of 3 Role Description Job Title: Engagement Co-ordinator Location: This post is hybrid between homeworking and our Cardiff office. Contractual Status of Role: 35 hours per week Salary: ... Salary: £26,545 Job Title of Line Manager: Head of Policy and Projects Job Purpose: The Engagement Coordinator will ensure Age Cymru engages effectively in communities across Wales