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3 weeks ago
Pershore Volunteer Centre has continued to provide throughout the whole of the lockdown. We are now ratcheting up our provision, if you need transport to your appointment or could help provide transport for others, anywhere in Pershore or the surrounding villages, please call3 weeks ago
As the area slowly comes out of lockdown, we have seen a steady increase in the number of routine hospital, dental and medical appointments. This has resulted in an increase in the number of requests we have received from people who have no access to transport and need help3 weeks ago
we will continue to provide its delivery service in Pershore for the time being. So long as we have willing volunteers and there is a demand we will deliver prescription to please who continue to self isolate. Please continue to contact the Volunteer Centre on 01386 5542993 weeks ago
As the Government withdraws its funding for prescription delivery services, many medical practices and pharmacies around the country are withdrawing this free service. Pershore Volunteer Centre, which had never received any Government funding and relies solely on volunteers help
Testimonials
I’ve been driving for the Volunteer Centre for 16 years and absolutely love it. As a driver you meet some really good characters and nice people. I’m helping them and they are helping me as I have to be doing something with my time otherwise I get restless and stressed out at home.
BobWe know what fantastic work you do within the community and if this donation helps that to continue we will all be delighted.
Mary, Pershore Operatic & Dramatic SocietyOnce again, we are very appreciative of the work you and your volunteers do.
Peter, Worcestershire ME Support GroupMy volunteer experience enabled me to practice my Microsoft Office skills and increased my confidence, which helped me to learn new skills and return to work. I appreciated being consulted on how to assist with change and enjoyed working within a very upbeat fantastic office team.
AraAs a community organisation, we value the amazing range of skills offered by volunteers recruited through the Volunteer Centre’s bespoke service. Together they promote our ethos, support the wellbeing of our clients and muck-in at events!
Wick Care FarmThank you so much for your assistance, I do not know how I would manage without your support.
Community Car Scheme clientI enjoy being a volunteer and of use to people. Volunteering is a lovely way to put something back into the community.
Derek (Minibus now car driver)I really enjoy helping others and, as I get to know clients and gain a greater perspective of their life and challenges, I also gain a greater appreciation of my own life.
Geena, Volunteer for 14 yearsThe attached cheque is a gift from my late mother who so enjoyed the many years she was a member of the (previous) Wednesday lunch club. After my father died, it was a lifeline for her and enabled her to make many valued friends. She was so sad when her increasing immobility prevented her going there any longer and really missed it during the last year or so of her life. The recent move to St Andrews Community Centre as our new Lunch Club venue makes it possible for people with limited mobility… Read more
Lunch ClubIt was a pleasure to meet the volunteer recruitment team to talk through suitable opportunities. Together, we narrowed it down to roles offered by five organisations and I was given the chance to visit each before making a decision. This is a super service.
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