29/11/2023
Hello people of Cornwall! My name is Ruth and I am an engagement officer at the charity Re-Engage. Iv set up this page especially for anyone interested in getting involved with this project right here in Cornwall (or virtual Cornwall atleast!)
So whats the project?
I'm trying to help set up activity groups once a month for local older people 75+ in Cornwall to reduce isolation and loneliness, but I need volunteers to help us run them- this is a community based project with local people helping other local people in need.
Could you be an activity lead? Yoga enthusiast? Pilates? Tai Chi? - any low impact exercise is welcome, you can really be creative with the activity you want to lead!
Could you be a Group Coordinator? The charity needs volunteer group co-ordinators to help organise the group. This will suit someone with great organisational skills.
Could you be a driver? We need lovely drivers to ferry the older people, do you have a couple spare hours just twice a year to help out? This will suit someone that loves a chat.
Although these roles require a little amount of volunteering time with a big focus on flexibility volunteering, it will have a huge impact on local older people’s lives. For example, did you know that having an active social life in your older age can increase life expectancy as much as 15 years!
Heres a link to our website with more information and where you can let us know youre interested: https://www.reengage.org.uk/volunteer/new-volunteers/social-activity-groups/
Ill also pop in the comments some links to a local newspaper post about what we are trying to do and last but not least, please do message, like, comment and email. We really want the people of Cornwall to have a voice and get as many people involved as posible :)
Thank you!
Our activity groups bring together people aged 75 and over in local communities to help reduce loneliness, social isolation and improve physical wellbeing.
