VOLUNTEER COLUMN: Volunteering benefits people of all ages

Chestnut Tree House is looking for a fundraising stand co-ordinator

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A new study by the University of Southampton has found a positive relationship between volunteering and levels of wellbeing, particularly amongst older people.

Volunteering can have benefits for people of all ages, not just in terms of mental wellness, but also in terms of new skills, experiences and making new social connections.

If you want to see some of these benefits for yourself, why not check out some of the opportunities that are available near you.

Country centre support volunteer – Ferring Country Centre

Ferring Country Centre (FCC) is looking for volunteers to support clients and customers with learning and physical disabilities, as well as the running of the centre itself.

Departments where volunteers can help include: riding therapy unit, cafe, small animal farm, administration and fundraising.

FCC recognises the value provided by volunteers and aims to ensure their work is enjoyable and rewarding; volunteers can make a significant contribution to the work of the centre.

Shop trolley volunteer (Arundel) – Sussex Community NHS Trust

Sussex Community NHS Trust is the specialist provider of community health and care services to the people of West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.

They are looking for volunteers to take a small trolley around the wards at Arundel and District Community Hospital so patients can purchase small sundries.

This is a new service for the patients and they hope to set this up in the afternoons.

They are looking for good communicators who have empathy with the elderly and their needs, and are trustworthy and reliable.

Fundraising stand co-ordinator – Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice