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Thursday, 19 March 2020
Volunteer Drivers - make sure you're covered.
If you volunteer as a driver, please make sure that your insurance company will cover you.
Further details regarding volunteer driving, including a list of insurance companies who do not charge for volunteer driving can be found on the Association of British Insurers website: https://www.abi.org.uk/products-and-issues/choosing-the-right-insurance/motor-insurance/volunteer-drivers/
Further details regarding volunteer driving, including a list of insurance companies who do not charge for volunteer driving can be found on the Association of British Insurers website: https://www.abi.org.uk/products-and-issues/choosing-the-right-insurance/motor-insurance/volunteer-drivers/
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Help and Support from Stephens and George Charitable Trust
The Charity is
looking to assist people in need during the Corona Virus outbreak and have started the
following initiatives:
A food
Delivery service for people in the community a food menu is attached . We
will also deliver sandwiches , omelettes etc . Food requests can be taken
by phone on 01685 377688.
- We have a book shop and books can be delivered to people in isolation . Children's and fiction and non fiction .
- We are also hosting an over 60s Coffee morning every Monday and Wednesday 10am -12mid day - Coffee/tea and Toast £2.00 .
- We can deliver ready cooked meals for every day of the week to families and individuals .
- We are also wanting to reach out to Young Carers and support their individual food needs
- If anybody has child care issues please contact the centre on 01685 377688 to discuss .
- If anybody is on a budget and unable to get any food supplies please contact the Charity to discuss on 01685 377688.
If
there is anything else that you require from the Charity at this time please
contact Helen Hughes on 07940094638.
We
are supporting a community with a problem and will support the community to
find a solution .
We are also busy making
Mothers day cakes
Box of 4 beautifully wrapped in a box £9.00
Box of 6 beautifully wrapped in a box £12.00
Box of 8 Beautifully wrapped in a box £18.00
Orders for these by tomorrow at 5pm please and
we will deliver to any older Mums in isolation
Volunteers Needed - Corona Virus Pandemic
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to support vulnerable people during the Corona Virus Pandemic.
The Volunteer Centre in Merthyr Tydfil is encouraging people to register here so we can match your skills, interests and experience to the COVID 19 community need as it develops.
We are looking for people to get involved and act as Community Support Volunteers who are able to help others who have no-one else to turn to. Imagine having to self-isolate when you have no friends or family you can turn to for help and support.
Frances Barry from the Volunteer Centre will contact you to discuss what roles you are happy to do, for example, shopping, driving, telephone befriending. We will then refer you to community groups who may be in desperate need for help. If you are looking at this opportunity and would like more information on what groups are out there and what volunteering roles are available within the groups the please contact Fran at VAMT on 01685 353901 or email at frances.barry@vamt.net
The Volunteer Centre in Merthyr Tydfil is encouraging people to register here so we can match your skills, interests and experience to the COVID 19 community need as it develops.
We are looking for people to get involved and act as Community Support Volunteers who are able to help others who have no-one else to turn to. Imagine having to self-isolate when you have no friends or family you can turn to for help and support.
Frances Barry from the Volunteer Centre will contact you to discuss what roles you are happy to do, for example, shopping, driving, telephone befriending. We will then refer you to community groups who may be in desperate need for help. If you are looking at this opportunity and would like more information on what groups are out there and what volunteering roles are available within the groups the please contact Fran at VAMT on 01685 353901 or email at frances.barry@vamt.net
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Cruse Bereavement - Drop In Sessions postponed
In light of Coronavirus Cruse Bereavement Care have suspended their drop-in service at the Voluntary Action Centre as from Tuesday 17th March 2020.
If you are in need of support then please contact Cruse Merthyr Tydfil/RCT directly on 01685 876020
Monday, 9 March 2020
Wednesday, 4 March 2020
Volunteering Opportunities
Do you have any spare time? Would you like to make a real difference in your local community? Click Here for further opportunities in your area
Calon Las Men's Social Group
Calon Las Men's Social group is a brand new group being run from Calon Las Community Hub, where men can socialize, meet new people, learn a new skill and have fun in the process. All for free. For further info click Here
Dowlais Men's Shed
Dowlais Men's Shed project is a new group being run from Dowlais Community Center every Friday 10-12 pm. For further info please click Here
Monday, 2 March 2020
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