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VOLUNTEER
Celebrating our volunteers
Volunteers are incredible. We simply could not
reach as many local older people and make
such a difference without them.
Caroline Roy,
Volunteers Co-ordinator
In volunteering you’ll have the chance to
meet some truly inspiring people, with
stories you’ll never forget. You’ll also gain
new skills and experiences whilst making
new friends, but most importantly, you’ll
make a difference to the lives of so many.
We have many volunteering
opportunities, from providing friendly
weekly phone calls to helping out in one
of our shops. You can also support clients
to enjoy a fun filled day in one of our day
centres or carry out an administrative
role. Whatever your preference there’s
something for everyone.
By volunteering with us, you can help
reduce loneliness, provide essential support
and bring a smile to the faces of local older
people, whilst you are supported by a great
team.
For more information simply contact me
on 01604 210625 or email
volunteers@ageuknorthants.org.uk.
Or visit our website
www.ageuknorthants.org.uk.
Alison (pictured left) and her friend said “Thank you again for
the tickets, it was a great way to start the festive season.”
Festive fun
We celebrated our volunteers in a variety of ways over the
Christmas period to say a huge thank you to them all.
Alison (pictured left), who volunteers at our Higham Ferrers
shop, was thrilled to win two tickets to the Age UK Love
Christmas Carol Concert at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Alison and her friend had a very enjoyable time. She said “I
have just got back from a lovely evening at St Paul’s Cathedral
- singing carols, listening to the choir and Ella Henderson, and
passages read by others. Sir Tony Robinson read out a fantastic
12 Days of Christmas, so funny.”
Rosie, Terry, Eunice and Eileen tell us why they enjoy
volunteering at our Northampton day centre.
Rosie - “I love to volunteer at the day centre, I love to
see the clients’ smiling faces and the warm atmosphere.”
Terry - “I love the clients and enjoy the puddings.”
Eunice - “I get as much out of being here as the clients
do and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”
Eileen - “I love the people, staff, and the great
atmosphere.”
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