Tea parties for Contact the Elderly
http://www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk/I am one of the local coordinators for Contact the Elderly. We are now looking for a new driver to help us out on just one Sunday afternoon per month....can you help? Contact the Elderly is a national charity and we have groups throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Our aim is to relieve isolation and loneliness among people over 75 who live alone.In essence, we hope to give a lifeline of friendship to frail, lonely older people.Many people are unaware of just how bad the problem of loneliness amongst older people is. It’s a silent epidemic. We don’t know they’re there if they never leave their house. They are easily forgotten.So how can we help? It’s a very simple idea. Our volunteers throughout the country arrange a Sunday afternoon of tea, sandwiches and conversation for their group once a month.Each group is made up of our volunteers and local older members. About 8 older members, several drivers and hosts.Volunteer hosts take it in turns to hold a tea party at their home. Although there is a party every month, hosts only need to hold one at their home once or twice a year.Volunteer drivers take one or two older members to and from the party once a month.And everyone enjoys an afternoon together, getting to know each other and hopefully making some lasting friendships.The outings put our older members back in touch with society and bring new life to them.To be a driver you need: a driver’s license – of course! a safe and reliable car with enough room for one or two passengers to be happy to drive one or two older members to and from the party once a month to stay and have a good time at the party!And it’s not just good for the people you’re helping. Our volunteers tell us they get so much out of it. Contact doesn’t only change older people’s lives – it’s a two‐way thing!Please contact me by clicking on my name at the top.Thank youAngela
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