Volunteers donate £303,336 worth of time to Citizens’ Advice Gosport
Volunteers donate £303,336 worth of time to Citizens’ Advice Gosport Citizens’ Advice Gosport is highlighting the contribution made to the service by its 58 volunteers. It has calculated that the volunteers have given £303,336 worth of their time in the year ending March helping local people sort out challenging personal problems. The bureau has teamed […]
Friends of the Family welcomes new volunteers
Friends of the Family welcomes new volunteers Friends of the Family has welcomed seven new volunteer befrienders to its 5s to 13s Project. The volunteers have all completed the befriender training course which took place on 14th and 21st April and covered topics including the befriending role, safeguarding, issues that children face, confidentiality and parenting […]
Isle of Wight volunteers help raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes with roadshow bus
Isle of Wight volunteers help raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes with roadshow bus The people of the Isle of Wight are invited to find out their risk of getting Type 2 diabetes and get valuable information about how to reduce it. Isle of Wight Diabetes UK local group has donated funds to bring the […]
Island Roads volunteers help spruce up Bembridge
Island Roads volunteers help spruce up Bembridge Lane End in Bembridge has become the latest location in the town to be spruced up in a community-led drive to brighten up the village. Volunteers from Island Roads joined Bembridge’s parish lengthsmen and members of the Green Town steering group for a project to improve the appearance […]
Charity says ‘thank you’ to volunteers
Charity says ‘thank you’ to volunteers Volunteers gathered with staff and trustees for the Friends of the Family annual volunteer thank you lunch which took place on 28 January at Côte Brasserie in Winchester. The lunch is held each year to thank volunteers for their dedication and commitment to the charity and the families needing […]