Updated PVIT General poster PVPCN 21/07/2020 · 2020. 7. 27. · Title: Updated PVIT General poster...
Transcript of Updated PVIT General poster PVPCN 21/07/2020 · 2020. 7. 27. · Title: Updated PVIT General poster...
COULD YOU HELP US COMBATLONELINESS & ISOLATION INSHEFFIELD? DO YOU HAVE A LITTLETIME TO SPARE EACH WEEK?B E A P A R T O F A T R A N S F O R M A T I V E N E W S E R V I C E I N Y O U R C O M M U N I T Y
A new service is starting thisSummer 2020 in South WestSheffield. The service, calledPorter Valley in Touch, had tobe put on pause due toCovid-19, but the service isneeded now more than ever& with your help we can getstarted! The service is a jointinitiative between Age UKSheffield & the NHS Porter
such as domestic tasks,confidence in travelling orlearning basic IT skills to helpkeep in touch with family. Ifthis volunteer role soundslike something you mightenjoy & you have a little freetime each week, this mightbe the perfect opportunityfor you to have a big impacton someone's life.
Valley Primary Care Networkwith the aim of supportingolder people to feel moreconfident, maintain or regainindependence and reduceloneliness & social isolation.Following training, volunteerswill support a person overthe phone/video call or at asafe distance to provide afriendly face and teach skills
PORTERVALLEYIN TOUCH
Only volunteer as much time as you are happyto, the role is very flexible!
Expert training will be provided beforehand
No previous experience necessary
You’ll be supported throughout the wholeprocess & receive a training & resource packplus emergency contact details
Volunteer expenses are covered so there’s nohidden costs
Help reduce pressure on local NHS services
You will receive a certificate from Age UKSheffield upon completion of training &volunteering
We'll need to complete a DBS (criminal record)check, on your behalf (which we pay for)
WOULD YOU LIKE TO FINDOUT MORE ABOUT THE
PROJECT & HOW TO GETINVOLVED?
PLEASE VISIT:AGEUK.ORG.UK/SHEFFIELD/GET-INVOLVED/INTOUCH
OR CALL:0114 250 2850
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