Age Concern
the UK's largest charity working with and for older people
Wayfinder Project
PARTNERSHIP FOR OLDER PEOPLES PROJECT POPP
POPP is a partnership between older people, voluntary organisations, Dorset County Council, local district and borough councils, the NHS and housing authorities. It aims to help keep older people living within their communities for as long as they wish by providing opportunities, activities and support when and where needed.
Spreading the word about POPP is largely down to local Wayfinders - an important element of the POPP program, which is managed by Steve Collins "Information & Development Manager" and newly appointed POPP Project Manager based at Age Concern Bournemouth.
There will be almost 100 paid staff and volunteers acting as sign-posters, support workers and advocates to help people living in Dorset.
The Wayfinders will be based in local communities so older people will be able to pop into their local library, pharmacy, village hall, or supermarket for a range of information about local services relating to health, social activities and general wellbeing.
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VOLUNTEER FOR AGE CONCERN WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND
WE VALUE YOUR TIME
AGE CONCERN WEYMOUTH could not function without our team of dedicated and hard working volunteers who provide support and opportunities for older people across WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND AREA
If you have the time, however little, there are so many ways in which you can help and the rewards are great: Whatever your talents or interests we are sure to find something that you'd enjoy doing and which would help us run our services.
- Learn new skills
- Have fun
- Expand and share your knowledge and experience
- Make good use of your free time
- Gain valuable experience for your CV
- Volunteering is a great way to stay active
- Meet new people
- Work as part of a team and feel you belong to a nationally appreciated charity
- Make a positive difference to older people in the community
Before you start
Once you have found an organisation it is useful to go and meet them for an informal chat and find out more about what you would like to do. This is a chance for you to ask questions about the volunteer opportunity, see the place you would be working and meet some of the people you might be working with.
Some of the points you might want to ask about are:
•what the position involves
•whether you will receive any expenses to help pay for your travel and food costs
•what training is offered to help you do the job
•if there are any qualifications you can gain while volunteering
•whether you will have a supervisor or mentor you can talk if you have questions or concerns
