Befriending is fun!
We’re extending our ‘Volunteer Stories’ into this week, even though Volunteers’ Week is over, because we came across so many lovely examples of what befriending is all about that we wanted to share them with you. Today’s personal experience comes from Saire, who also helps at the Haven Lunch Club, which we help support as... Read More
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
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
We’re calling for drivers during Volunteers’ Week
We’re asking drivers with their own cars who can spare 30 minutes to an hour each week to sign up during Volunteers Week (June 1 – 7) to transport lonely and isolated people in Southampton. We are looking for helpers to convey isolated and often lonely individuals to a weekly intergenerational CommuniTea event at Weston Adventure... Read More