About Services
We run a number of services at the volunteer centre for the local community. Should you need a service or would like to volunteer for one of these services please contact the volunteer centre on 01298 23970 complete the application form provided on the how to volunteer page or drop in.
Transport Scheme - volunteers take older people to their doctors, to hospital appointments, out shopping or on social trips. They can chose which journeys they want to do and may use their own car or our specially adapted vehicle suitable for wheelchair users.
Shopping Escorts - assist people who need help shopping, in conjunction with Community Transport.
Befriending - visiting people who are isolated or live on their own with little contact.
ReadyCall - offers minor repair work, such as putting up shelves, fitting smoke detectors, or emulsioning walls. Volunteers will also tidy gardens, including mowing and general weeding.
Home Support Service - for people who need personal assistance in their own homes by trained care professionals.
Fairfield Luncheon Club - meets on Tuesdays for a chat and a meal at Fairfield Methodist church, with volunteers helping to serve the food.
Counselling - anyone can refer themselves to see the counsellor based at the Volunteer Centre.
Wheelchair Loan Service - We have some Wheelchairs which we can loan on a short term basis.
Hearing Aid Battery Exchange - People who have NHS hearing aids can exchange their batteries at the Centre.
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