Exciting News … We are recruiting for a Volunteer Coordinator in the West Wiltshire area. We are looking for an experienced volunteer coordinator, with an interest in adult social care, who will initiate and develop our new project in west Wiltshire. The person will be responsible for the recruiting, training and support of volunteers in…
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#SirCaptainTomMoore has been so inspiring over the past few months and with his new foundation he will continue to make a difference in our communities. If you haven’t already watched this very powerful and emotional interview on BBC Breakfast take a look. The foundation have identified areas close to their hearts such as loneliness supporting…
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Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay. Marked around the globe, it’s a time to raise awareness of dementia and the impact a diagnosis can have - on the person diagnosed, their family, friends, colleagues and carers. We’re encouraging everyone to start a conversation about dementia with those around them. We know it can be difficult, but talking about…
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Its great to be working with some fantastic volunteers at Recycling Technologies in Swindon who have been sending letters and postcards to residents in the Swindon and surrounding area. It means so much to the residents and we cant thank all the volunteers enough for bringing a smile when these get opened up …. Check Joe…
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Thank you so much to Imagine Cruising Group in Wootton Bassett for the very generous donation towards our Virtual Visits for Care Home Campaign. This donation has enabled us to purchase more tablets and support more residents connect with family and friends. Without all of your generous donations, many care home and residents would feel…
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Over the past month we have received a fantastic response to our ‘Virtual Visits for Care Homes’ fundraising campaign and would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this (not just monetary but by sharing this fundraising effort with people they know). Due to the pandemic, many residents have been unable to visit friends…
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What a fantastic way @LFC to support their community during these challenging times https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1272816433987309568?s=20 We are raising funds for technology to be provided into local care homes throughout #Wiltshire Find out more https://www.justgiving.com/campai…/VirtualVisitsForCareHomes (photo still from LFC and Nivea Twitter video)
Thank you again to BBC Radio Wiltshire for having Care Home Volunteers on the Graham Rogers Show. If you missed Kate explaining to Graham about or ‘Virtual Visits for Care Homes’ fundraiser, listen here or visit https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/VirtualVisitsForCareHomes to find out more
We love our new summer card designs - so bright and vibrant! And thank you so much, Saffy, for sending us a picture of the lovely card you’ve sent to residents at Milford Manor Wessex Care - it’s brightened our day too!
Welcome to Beverley, one of our new volunteers. We asked Beverley why she wanted to volunteer with us and she said…. ‘I loved the idea of writing to residents during lockdown and I hope that my letters provoked conversation. I am really looking forward to being able to go into the care home and meet…
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