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Community Support Worker

  • G66 Community Response
  • VO89879
  • Home-based volunteering

Description

VOLUNTEERS REQURED URGENTLY DUE TO DEMAND FOR OUR SERVICE
G66 Community Response is a charity supporting the vulnerable and elderly in the G66/G65 post code areas.

G66 Community Response are looking for volunteers for a variety of services. G66 CR support those in need with Shopping, Prescription collection, Patient Transport, light Gardening, and Friendly Phone Calls. There are also opportunities to be involved in admin and coordinating volunteers. There is no minimum hours to volunteer, just whatever free time you have, even one hour a week can make a huge difference to those supported by the charity.

Organisation aims and objectives

Respond to the COVID 19 calls for assistance

Restrictions

Patient transport volunteers must be 21 and over
Travel details: Volunteers can travel by means of their own vehicle, public transport, by foot or bicycle. Public transport costs and mileage are covered and paid monthly.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Volunteers can travel by means of their own vehicle, public transport, by foot or bicycle. Public transport costs and mileage are covered and paid monthly.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

Last updated 3 months ago

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