Eleanor ‘drives’ our Activity Buddies Scheme
Although Volunteers’ Week is now officially over, we’re still hearing about the personal experiences of many of our wonderful volunteers and we’re keen to keep sharing their stories with you. Eleanor, who has been a volunteer with us since 2022 and runs her own business Ways to Move, has been instrumental in helping us get... Read More
Volunteering is enriching for all
Volunteers’ Week is now officially over but we thought we’d extend it to a fortnight! Now we can tell you more ‘Volunteer Stories’ featuring some of our wonderful Communiteers and how they became involved with us, how they help our service users and why volunteering is important to them. Bob is one of our longest... Read More
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week
We’re celebrating national Volunteers’ Week by highlighting some of the friendships we’ve seen blossom through our volunteer befriending scheme (June 3-9, 2024). We’ve also launched a series of ‘Volunteer Stories’ here on our website to give you information on what volunteering entails. Our Manager, Annie explains: “We’re often asked by people thinking of volunteering with... Read More
How to be an email befriender
The last of our ‘Volunteer Stories’ for Volunteers’ Week 2024 shows how easy it is to become befriender for us…you don’t even need to leave home to do it. In fact, it’s easy to do wherever you are, if you have a phone or device that allows you to call or email someone. Paige is... Read More
Befriending with Beth, Jack, Derek and Moishe
For Volunteers’ Week 2024, we asked some of our befrienders to share their ‘Volunteer Stories’ to give you an insight into what it’s like being a ‘volunteer friend’ to someone. Beth, Jack and their Yorkshire terrier Moishe, have befriended our service user Derek. Midweek staple Here’s their story told by Jack: “Me and Beth have been... Read More
Why Ann volunteers for us
We’re often asked by people thinking of volunteering with us why they should choose Communicare. It would be easy for us to give you lots of reasons why, but its best if you hear from our volunteers yourself. ‘Volunteer Stories’ So, as part of 2024 Volunteers’ Week we’ve put together a selection of ‘Volunteer Stories’... Read More
Volunteering ‘gives life meaning’
As part of 2024 Volunteers’ Week, we’ve put together a selection of ‘Volunteer Stories’ to give you more information on what volunteering is all about and how it benefits you as well as our service users. Adam, who is in his forties, tells us all about his volunteering experience here with us and how it... Read More
Our Plant Sale raises an amazing £775!
Gardeners who purchased a range of plants for their plots and windowsills at our fundraising sale last Saturday have helped raise £775 for us (May 11, 2024). We held our bring and buy plant sale at CommuniBakes with the money going towards the work we do helping vulnerable and isolated people in Southampton. Thank you... Read More
CommuniTea update – call for partners and drivers
Last week, Tricia visited our longest standing multi-generational project, CommuniTea, which takes place in the Community Room at Weston Adventure Playground. People of all ages gather to connect around varied activities and refreshments, which provides a great source of connection and belonging to people in Weston. The club is undergoing change at the moment, since... Read More
Linking elderly & young for Global Intergenerational Week
UPDATE Feb 2025: Unfortunately this group has now closed. We’ve helped organise a new friendship club in Southampton bringing together young children, our service users and care home residents. The club, which is a partnership between us, Mayflower Court Care Home and the Mason Moor and St Mary’s Primary Schools, held its inaugural event recently... Read More