We Were Mentioned in Matt Hancock’s UK Covid-19 Vaccines Delivery Plan!
It has been such a privilege for Communicare to be at the very heart of delivering the roll out of the COVID vaccines. Thanks so much to everyone who has played a part. Our contribution was even acknowledged in the recent UK Covid-19 vaccines delivery plan report from Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s office. Click here and... Read More
It’s our 30th Birthday!
Communicare is 30 this year and we are planning a special ’30 themed’ fundraising campaign. We’d welcome your ideas… please let us know. Would you like to be sponsored to swim 30 lengths (if pools reopen!), or knit 30 blankets for the premature baby unit…we want as many people as possible to join in with... Read More
Annie and Communiteer Mary Were on BBC News!
If you missed Annie and our volunteer Mary on BBC Breakfast news on 25th January you can catch up here (scroll video to 1.22) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOtBiv_H_mM&t=8s Annie was also interviewed on BBC Radio Solent on 23rd January – listen here – click at 1.23.04 (this audio is available for the next 25 days).
We Urgently Need More Telephone Volunteers – Would Suit People on Furlough
We are urgently calling for more volunteers to help support the city’s vulnerable as demand for our services increase. We are looking for help with our ‘Hello Southampton’ telephone service and people on furlough can participate as volunteering will not impact on their payments. The charity’s Manager, Annie Clewlow says: “We launched our telephone support... Read More
Heart Warming Story of a Beautiful Friendship Formed Through Volunteering
Here is a heart warming story about the wonderful befriending relationship our volunteer Larry formed with our service user Don, who sadly recently passed away. Larry fondly recounts: About 3 ½ years ago I visited Don on behalf of Communicare in Southampton to assess him for us to supply him with a visiting friend. This process usually... Read More
We’re Hiring a Development Officer
We’re looking to hire a Development Officer to join our friendly team. This role can cover between 25-40 hours per week. Are you a strategic thinker? Do you have successful experience in a commercial environment? Are you motivated by caring for the local community? If so, you could be just the person we’re seeking. As... Read More
Communiteers Help Southampton’s Vulnerable Get COVID-19 Vaccinations
Our wonderful volunteers recently donated their time to help vulnerable members of the community get their COVID-19 vaccinations. The individuals from our Communiteer programme provided support to people in waiting areas and getting them to and from their cars during immunisation sessions across six centres. Annie Clewlow, Communicare Manager, explained: “We are so proud that... Read More
We Need Businesses to Volunteer Staff for ‘Hello Southampton’ in 2021
We are hoping businesses will allow staff to volunteer for our ‘Hello Southampton’ telephone service to help support the city’s vulnerable this year. Communicare recently unveiled its new support service run with Social Care in Action (SCiA) and Southampton University offering regular scheduled phone calls to isolated or vulnerable people. The charity’s Manager, Annie Clewlow... Read More
New Years Resolution? Get fit and get Running for Communicare in the ABP Marathon (Half Marathon or 10k)!
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON 9 FEBRUARY – EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER. The 2020 ABP Southampton Marathon had to be deferred due to Covid-19, but we’re delighted it’s set to go ahead on Sunday 5th September 2021 (after being deferred from 25th April). Why not get fit and run and raise money for... Read More
Get Happy, Healthy and Boost Your CV by Becoming a Communiteer in 2021
We are urging anyone who made New Year’s Resolutions to get happier, healthier and give their career a boost to get in touch. Taking time out to help others as part of our Communiteer programme can help individuals live longer, stay fit and enable them to cope better with illness. Annie Clewlow, Communicare Manager explained:... Read More