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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS
Community Companions
Formerly known as the Sitting Service, Northamptonshire Carers Community Companions service is proud to be celebrating 10 years of supporting carers across the county, with the launch of its new name.
“The name ‘Community Companions’ better reflects the fact that we are offering something for everyone – the carer, the person they are supporting and the volunteer,” says Adam Wilson, Project Manager. Community Companions is free and provides a short break to those with unpaid caring responsibilities by linking them with a local volunteer to build lasting, supportive relationships.
We would not be able to run this successful service without the commitment of our team
of volunteers across the county, so we decided to combine the celebration of our 10-year anniversary with an afternoon tea party! This was both a thank you and an appreciation of the major contribution they have made.
Since the service began our volunteers have supported over 350 unpaid carers, providing them with some precious ‘me time’ and allows them peace of mind knowing someone they know, and trust is on hand.
Being a volunteer is a rewarding experience. A member of our team recently said: “Volunteering makes everyone a winner;
a unique relationship is formed and as a volunteer, I do have a feeling of a worthwhile job well done.” Volunteering can restore a sense of purpose which is so important to our own wellbeing. We are proud to support a growing number of volunteers, some of whom have been with us since the service began. We feel this demonstrates how much volunteers get from the time they give in addition to the support provided and the level of value we place on them.
If you would like to find out more and
are interested in joining us and can spare 2-3 hours per week, please contact Adam, Emma or Kaysha on 01933 677907 or email communitycompanions@northamptonshire- carers.org or you can visit our website www.northamptonshire-carers.org
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