Out & About
Note on Internet Help We always include websites in the Golden Guide listings. If you have no internet access, go along to your local library where staff will help you find the information online.’
VOLUNTEERING
Age UK Northumberland, 0845 140 0088 www.ageuk.org.uk/northumberland/ 7PMVOUFFST BSF BMXBZT XFMDPNF UP support the wellbeing of older people in the community. Wide range of projects and services, get in touch for details. Prudhoe and District Volunteer
Volunteering is an increasingly important way to find employment or to begin retraining for a change of career. It is a rewarding way to support a worthwhile cause, meet people, and have structure to your day. Support and training is offered by all organisations. Opportunities in Northumberland have included work with children, young people, disabled people, animals, heritage, befriending, gardening, admin work and trusteeships. Contact your local centre for details or visit the websites below for volunteering opportunities nationally and in Northumberland. www.do-it.org.uk—for lists of
Centre, Spetchells Centre, Front Street, Prudhoe NE42 5AA 01661 836668 Contact the centre for volunteering opportunities in and around the area. REACH 020 7582 6543 www.reachskills.org.uk Reach finds opportunities for skilled volunteers to use their professional, NBOBHFSJBM BOE CVTJOFTT FYQFSJFODF within the voluntary sector. RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Programme) 0191 389 1155 regional office www.csv-rsvp.org.uk Recruits volunteers over 50 for various projects, e.g. telephone befriending, knitting (trauma teddies, blankets) etc.
opportunities www.volunteering.org.uk—for general information
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