Volunteering Get knitting to keep older people warm this winter
15/10/2008
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The Community Service Volunteers (CSV) are asking people to knit items of clothing which they can donate to help others keep warm this winter. It's part of their 'Make a Difference Day' - the UK's biggest single day of volunteering - on Saturday, 25th October 2008.
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Call for volunteers for pioneering new project to help older prisoners return to society
The number of older people in prison has doubled over the last decade, especially in the 60 plus age group, and with an ageing prison population has come an increase in psychological distress, depression and dementia - problems which the prison service are struggling to deal with. Age Concern has established a pioneering new service to help these people reintegrate with society when they come out - and is looking for volunteers to help them with their work.
Don't stop me now ... councils must wake up to the role that older people can play
Councils must take action to utilise the skills and expertise of older people living in their area for the mutual benefit of the whole community, say leding charities in response to the Audit Commission's new report "Don't Stop Me Now".
The NSPCC needs you to sign up for this Summer’s Big Bike Ride
The NSPCC is calling on everyone who can make it onto two wheels to sign up for fresh air, exercise and a fantastic cause - in other words the Big Bike Ride.
Bob’s off to Tanzania - for a 'gap year' with a difference!
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Retired teacher Bob Phillips explains his retirement plans- helping a school in Tanzania - and how you can hep the project by hosting a presentation of Bob's talk and slide show.
Volunteers being forced to retire
A measure of protection against age discrimination for older employees was achieved in 2006. But the country’s army of volunteers has no such protection. Now a Mature Times reader is asking for YOUR help to redress this travesty of natural justice.
Volunteers Wanted in Pontyclun
SNAP Cymru is a voluntary organisation and a charity that supports families where children have or may have special/additional learning needs and/or disability.
If you love animals, why not volunteer for the PDSA?
As most of us manage to break most of our New Year's resolutions by around January 21st, why not do something that will be easy to stick to - and volunteer at a PDSA shop in 2008? In return for donating your time, you will be rewarded with the satisfaction of helping sick and injured animals, developing new skills and making new friends. And volunteering also looks great on your CV if you are job hunting.
Could YOU offer advice that really makes a difference?
The Citizens Advice Service (CAB) has been helping people resolve their financial, legal and other problems since 1939, and now we desperately need more volunteers to offer their time, skills, knowledge and experience to help deal with the millions of problems people bring to us every year.
Could YOU be a volunteer with the Met Police?
Did you know that The Metropolitan Police Service in Westminster has a Volunteer Programme? The programme is currently looking to recruit volunteers for the Piccadilly Pavilion in Piccadilly Circus, part of the West End Central Police Division in Westminster - an extraordinary opportunity to make a real difference in the busiest area in Europe.
Volunteers urgently needed for Welsh hospices
Do you have a few hours spare to make a difference? George Thomas Hospice Care is looking for volunteer drivers within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The charity os the major of home based hospice care in the area, offering care and support for over 1,000 patients and their families suffering cancer and other life threatening illnesses.
Fear of being branded a paedophile preventing people from working with the young
How did our modern society get so confused? A new survey has revealed that older people are scared to work or volunteer with young people "for fear of being branded a paedophile".
Contact the Elderly calls for more volunteers
Contact the Elderly is celebrating over 40 years of helping isolated, elderly people enjoy a better social life - with a nation-wide appeal for more volunteers.
Your communication skills could save lives
Don’t let a lifetime of experience gather dust. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for enthusiastic go-getters to give some time and make a real difference to the work of the charity and the health of future generations by volunteering to co-ordinate fundraising in their local area.
Help needed to run a local radio station
Is there anyone out there living in the North London area who would like to join a local Hospital Radio in almost any capacity – as a presenter or behind the scenes.
