Social Group Leader, Frome
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/month
51 Staplegrove Road, Taunton Deane, Taunton, TA1 1DG, United Kingdom
People with disabilitiesOlder people
Somerset Sight
#27838
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Contact person
Cath Lyn-JonesAsk Cath a question
Summary
We are looking for a volunteer to host this much loved group for 11 elderly people.Detailed description
We are looking for a volunteer to host this much loved group for 11 elderly people. They have been meeting every month for decades on the second Thursday of each month. We would like a volunteer to lead the group, host the meetings and if possible to arrange transport. The groups meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month
About Somerset Sight
We know that life doesn't stop just because your sight has been affected. Our aim is to provide services, training and leisure activities that will help maintain independence and improve the quality of life of anyone who is affected by sight loss Working In Partnership. We have always valued our links with other organisations and have a good working relationship with Somerset County Council who contribute towards the cost of running our Visiting service and other services. We have good links with other sight loss organisations including RNIB, Action for Blind People and Guide Dogs for the Blind. As an independent local charity we are members of Visionary - linking local sight loss charities.
We started in 1919 so now over 100 years old. In 2019 we were very proud to receive the Queens Award for Voluntary Service.
We started in 1919 so now over 100 years old. In 2019 we were very proud to receive the Queens Award for Voluntary Service.