Be active in your community!!
Information for older Volunteers

There are over 400 opportunities to choose from. You’ll be amazed at the variety.
Pop into the Bureau and discuss your options informally with staff who offer impartial advice and support. Look at all the opportunities on v-base, or log on to www.do-it.org.uk, you can also click the Do-It icon at the bottom of the page.

Contact us to discuss the various opportunities.

If you need help or can offer to help please contact:

Sue Ryan
Tel.01736 334661

Penwith Volunteer Bureau, Parade Street, Penzance. TR18 4BU
01736 330988

PENWITH PALS

You need to register as a volunteer Penwith PAL at the Bureau.
Sue will contact you to arrange a CRB check which is a statutory requirement for all volunteers working with vulnerable clients.

Training is provided if necessary, either in a group or on a one-to-one basis.
Sue will accompany you on your first visit and discuss the placement with both you and the elderly client.
Ongoing encouragement and support is provided.
Telephone 01736 334661.

If you need help or can offer to help please contact:

Sue Ryan
Tel.01736 334661

For all general enquiries please contact:

Penwith Volunteer Bureau
01736 330988

Information for the Elderly:
Would you like some company?
Do you need help with shopping or getting to the shops?
Do you need a little help with D I Y?
Do you need someone to help you get to medical appointments?
We consider all requests except housework and personal care
Are you finding it difficult to maintain your independence?
There are various types of equipment which could make your life easier.
We are happy to visit you at home and show you the equipment which is available.

Information for Volunteers:
Could you befriend an elderly person?
Could you visit and read for a little while?
Could you help with a medical appointment?
Could you so some shopping or take an elderly person shopping?
Are you good at D I Y?

This scheme has been funded by: