EVESHAM VOLUNTEER CENTRE (From Evesham Journal)

EVESHAM VOLUNTEER CENTRE

3:00pm Thursday 13th September 2012 in Grassroots

􀁥 Croome Court needs volunteers to open and run it and welcome visitors.

􀁥 The British Red Cross provides support to people who need a wheelchair, bath seat, back rests or walking frames or just help around the house. Medical loan volunteers are needed to deal with equipment requests.

􀁥 Do you enjoy walking?

Like meeting new people?

Then why not consider being a health walks leader?

􀁥 The Stroke Association Volunteer Support Group needs a chairman for the Evesham area.

􀁥 Carers Action Worcestershire offers carers information through their 24/7 telephone helpline, newsletter and handbook, opportunities to meet other carers and other services. If you are a carer you can get in touch on 03000 124272 anytime, day or night.

􀁥 Do you live in Bretforton or Offenham? Could you join our team of volunteer drivers? Providing transport using your vehicle, with a mileage allowance paid, to take elderly and vulnerable people to medical appointments, social activities and other occasions.

􀁥 Long Lartin visitor centre needs volunteers. The centre is outside the prison and is where people gather before official visiting time.

Volunteers would meet and greet visitors and serve refreshments, etc.

􀁥 For details about the above and other voluntary work opportunities contact Sally Earley, our volunteer co-ordinator, on 01386 40165.