Status Parent Idea: Combating Loneliness and Isolation Amongst Older People read

Date created: 17 Jan 2012 Team v are a group of young people inspired to make positive change in their local communities. We're currently running a campaign about loneliness and isolation amongst older people. This is an issue that believe to be very important as recent estimates place the number of people aged over 65 who are often or always lonely at over 1 million.
There are 3 aspects: Talk, Socialise, Connect.... more

Founder(s): Jo - Team v SE London Idea Status: Underway

Action: Event Organisers Required


 

I need volunteers to help me plan and organise a social event with older people using the information from the focus groups. Tasks will involve researching venues, organisations, businesses etc; organising other volunteers and people for the main event, basic budgeting and transport; advertising and attending the event and making sure it runs smoothly. You will need to commit for at least four weeks, with a minimum of 3 hours per week, culminating in the social event lasting a full day.

You need to be able to travel around the Lewisham borough comfortably - predominantly Catford and Brockley. You will be reimbursed for travel expenses. Benefits include pizza at the initial meeting, certificates for those that volunteer 10 hours or more, and the opportunity to receive vouchers for your hard work.
If you are interested in getting involved in a different way, please contact me to see how you can help. There will be some one-day roles available in the next few weeks, so keep an eye out.
Please feel free to apply for all three volunteer roles if you can commit to the full 7 weeks of the campaign!

Want to apply? email jo.newell@vinspired.com or head to the Team v website: www.vinspired.com/teamv and find me in the leaders section, username littlestar87. Check out my opportunity and click "I'd like to do this."

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