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My idea for voluntary work is to combine my future career with my hobby; I would like to visit residential home(s) in my idea and teach them to make cards e.g bithday cards for loved ones. I feel strongly that elderly people should be encouraged to take part in an activity which stimulates both the mind and body, together with having produced a lovely piece of art work in the form of a card. I am a year one adult nursing student and have worked in a residential home and have made cards for the last couple of years, and seen first hand the benefit elderly people gain from taking part in activities such as these.
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Thanks for posting your idea. I think it's great how you're coming your career/course/hobby, ensuring you'll get lots out of this project.
There are currently a couple of similar projects being set up working with the elderly to provide activities. Perhaps you could share your card making skills with them, or discuss one another's ideas. You can check their ideas out here:
http://www.junction49.co.uk/idea/1790/ucl_kathy_s_club_elderly_activities/
http://www.junction49.co.uk/idea/1828/crafts_course_for_elderly/
As you are a student at Derby University, you can access up to £750 to help turn your idea into reality. Derby is one of 12 universities who are taking part in the scheme where you can access funding, training and support from your Volunteer Support Officer (Jo) to help you get your project up and running. Check out:
http://www.junction49.co.uk/university/44/university_of_derby/
Sarah
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