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
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)!
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 25th April 2021 (with a backup date of Sunday 20th June depending on Covid tiers in April). Why not burn off those mince pies, get fit and run and raise money for Communicare?... 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