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Charity No : 1047856
St.Augustine's Community
Care Trust
VOLUNTEERING
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WHO CAN VOLUNTEER?

People of all ages and cultural backgrounds. All you need is a genuine liking for people, empathy, patience, a warm personality and a few hours a week to spare.

HOW CAN YOU HELP AS A VOLUNTEER?

The success of Homelink depends on our volunteers providing a variety of services :

  • Driving clients to and from the Centre
  • Assisting with the day to day running of Homelink
  • Utilising your personal skills and expertise for the benefit of clients at Homelink
  • Providing entertainment or social activities

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING?

  • Meeting people and making new friends
  • Learning new skills
  • Being able to give something back to the local community
  • A new direction in career or retirement

WHAT CAN HOMELINK OFFER YOU, AS A VOLUNTEER?

" Homelink is a lovely friendly place to work. I find volunteering so worthwhile being in a position to help others."
" I volunteer in the centre twice a week which I really enjoy. I feel useful and realize the importance of giving carers respite. I feel I get back from the clients as much as I give to them."
" Being a volunteer driver for Homelink is so rewarding. You build a relationship with the people you bring in each week and they are so grateful. I really enjoy volunteering."
  • Attendance at regular training sessions in accordance with the Homelink annual training plan
  • Support and advice
  • Appreciation and personal satisfaction
  • Opportunities to build new friendships and to attend Homelink social functions and fundraising events

If you would like more information on volunteering at Homelink, call the Manager on 020 8255 1992. Your call could make a difference

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