When two volunteers collide
Published on 10 September 2021 08:26 AM
Tea and Talk at Storer Court
In partnership with Platform Housing, we recently held a tea and talk event at Storer Court, Malvern, hosting various guests for a delicious cream tea and a chat. Here we had the pleasure to meet an old volunteer of ours. She is a wonderful lady who was filled with many a story of when she used to volunteer her free time at our Great Malvern charity shop. Regretfully, she had to stop volunteering but does not regret a single moment of her years with us. In fact she wishes she could do it all again!
She said, "There are so many benefits to volunteering that you just do not realise. It gave me a purpose and a role to play in my later life. I felt like I was important again and relied upon. I met some fantastic people, made friends for life and really enjoyed being a part of helping people like myself."
She continued, "I would do it all again in a heartbeat. I would encourage anybody, of any age, who is thinking about volunteering to just do it. You will not regret it and may find yourself taking huge strides towards a better you, whilst helping older people in the local community."
If you are feeling inspired by this story, why not give volunteering a go? We are always looking for volunteers and are hugely grateful for any amount of free time you can give. We offer a selection of roles across our services, activities and retail.
A closer look at our volunteering roles...
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Dementia Services Volunteer
Living with dementia brings many challenges, including feelings of loneliness and isolation. Our Dementia Meeting Centres welcome people living with dementia to enjoy activities and meet others alike.Could you help us run our daily Dementia Meeting Centres or help provide friendship/support to an older person through our Dementia Community Support? -
Community Befriending Volunteer
Befriending provides much needed companionship for isolated older people. It is important that we provide encouragement for clients participate in local activities and help them develop new relationships.
Could you help by regularly visiting a lonely older person at home and/or calling them in-between visits, for at least an hour a fortnight?
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Retail Assistant Volunteer
As an independent charity, over 80% of our income is made in the charity shops that we operate throughout Worcester & Malvern. Meet new people, help us raise funds and have fun whilst volunteering in any of our 8 charity shops.Could you help us process our stock, assist with serving customers and operate the till? -
Foot Care Assistant Volunteer
Waiting lists for foot care are very lengthy in the Worcester & Malvern Hills areas. We aim to make it easier for our clients to receive the foot care they need with reduced waiting times.
Could you help welcome and provide assistance with minor foot care to our clinic attending clients?
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Social Activities Assistant Volunteer
Older people are often excluded from participating in social activities and community life. Our social activities and events provide companionship opportunities and a sense of community life.Could you help us run various activities and help create a warm, fun and friendly environment within one of our social clubs, activities or events. -
Computer Tutor Volunteer
In an ever growing technical world, many older people are finding hard to stay in the know and lack digital understanding. Our computer tutors help older people extend their digital skillset, as well as introduce complete beginners.
Could you help by tutoring in a group and 1-1 based environment, delivering computer skills to clients?
Contact us
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