What does it do?The service provides:
Visiting
Helping people access information and services.
Collecting prescriptions.
Short term support.
Our volunteers are unable to carry out housework, shopping, DIY or gardening and personal care, however, we will provide information about appropriate services that can.
Our highly trained volunteers will visit on a regular basis initially for 12 weeks. We can sit and chat over a cuppa, escort you on a planned outing, help with correspondence and…perhaps most importantly…we’ll listen to your needs and give the right information as to where help is available. We can even help find appropriate activities within the community and support you until you feel able to pursue them independently.
We cover all of Chichester & District and Arun West. |
Who it is for: The service offers support and companionship to older people over 55 years of age, the service is supported by a committed team of volunteers who visit older people that:
live alone or are socially isolated
have very little support available from family or friends
have few, if any opportunities to get out on their own
would benefit from social contact | Where it is available: Local service covering: Arun, Chichester (West Sussex). | How to access or apply for it: How you contact us: During office hours are Monday to Friday, 10.00am-4.00pm. Here’s how you can contact us: By phone: Age UK West Sussex Chichester & District and Bognor Regis 01243 528346/ 01903 731800 By e-mail: chi.gns@ageukwestsussex.org.ukBy post: Age UK West Sussex Chichester & District and Bognor Regis Good Neighbours Scheme 1 North Pallant Chichester West Sussex PO19 1TL | Additional information: Can you help us?
The ‘Chichester & District and Bognor Regis Good Neighbours Service' is in need of volunteers to help us with visiting older vulnerable people who may need assistance or would like company. Training and support is provided, and your travel expenses covered.
What skills will I need to volunteer?
Patient conversational skills.
Good listening skills.
A social disposition.
1-2 free hours a week. | Classification(s): Socialising, Home help, Information & options appraisal, Companionship /befriending, Prescriptions delivery, Signposting / gateway service, Work & volunteering | Info last updated: 18/01/2011. |
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