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Volunteer News - Feb 2019
Thank you for all that you do.
We hope your year has got off to a good start and you are enjoying your experience of being a volunteer for Age UK Wandsworth
This newsletter contains information about new opportunities at Age UK Wandsworth,  volunteer training and our shopping service which has space for more users. Do have a read!
New Opportunities at Age UK Wandsworth
Part-time Handyperson needed
We are recruiting for a new handyperson to join our busy handyperson service. If you, or anyone you know, might be interested please visit the webpage for more information and an application form.
Digipals Volunteers needed
This service offers friendly computer support to older people. Due to increased demand we are looking for more volunteers. You don't need to be a computer whizz just computer literate, friendly and available on a Tuesday/Wednesday morning. Minimum commitment is 2 hours a month. For more information please visit the webpage
Runners needed!
We have 2 places for the Royal Parks Half Marathon in October this year. This is a wonderful and highly over-subscribed event which takes in four of the Royal parks in London. These places will go fast so if you are interested please contact emma.chisholm@ageukwandsworth.org.uk 

Training Courses for Volunteers 

 
Safeguarding Training
Date 1: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Date 2: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Date 3: Wednesday 19th June 2019

Time: 6:00- 7:00pm
This session provides basic guidance on abuse awareness and reporting. We would like all volunteers to attend training on this topic. Please attend if you haven't already attended this course.

First Aid Training - DATE CHANGE
Date: Wednesday 6th March 2019
Time: 5.30-7.30pm
The British Red Cross is offering targeted first aid sessions to those who support older people. This course is designed to provide you with life-saving skills, which will enable you to respond in an emergency.


All courses held at our offices. To book your space, please contact
Zoe Daniel at
volunteering@ageukwandsworth.org.uk
or call 0208 877 8948

Shopping service has some availability

Do you know or visit anyone who may need help with their shopping? Age UK Wandsworth has a telephone shopping service which may be of interest to them. Users can make weekly shopping orders over the phone which are then placed with an online supermarket and delivered at a convenient time. This is a vital service for older people who are unable to get out or use a computer themselves. If you know an older person who might benefit from this service please contact: catherine.waters@ageukwandsworth.org.uk or 0208 877 8940

How else can I help?

1. Shop online
You can raise money for us simply by spending on-line as usual. Just register at www.giveasyoulive.com/signup , choose Age UK Wandsworth (not Age UK!) and every time you shop we gets some money to help more people in Wandsworth.
If you are a frequent amazon user you might prefer to use Amazon Smile which works in a similar way. Just shop via smile.amazon.co.uk and choose Age UK Wandsworth (not Age UK!) as your chosen charity. 

2. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
We are trying really hard to raise our profile locally and we'd love you to follow our social media feeds on Facebook and Twitter and, if you feel able, share what we are doing. We are always looking for great case studies too so if you have a success story from your work as a volunteer do email volunteering@ageukwandsworth.org.uk
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