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“Many thanks„

Many thanks Torpedos for your support, especially Sarah whose smile and cheery greeting was so welcome at my lowest ebb.

Margaret, local resident

“Brightens up her week„

Liz takes herself on her usual dog walk with Oscar the gorgeous Golden Retriever and walks to her client’s home where they have a socially distanced chat through the window. According to the client – the regular visits from Liz and Oscar really brighten her week!

A very grateful befriending client

“Delighted„

I am delighted with my face coverings, they are perfect and they fit both my husband and I perfectly. Thank you so much to the lovely person who made them. They've washed well too.

Sue from Llandudno asked for help

“Everyone's so caring„

I love coming for a good laugh. I like the people and the carers, I've made some good friends. Everyone's so caring here.

Keith

“Mary Is Amazing„

Ordinarily a volunteer for Age UK, but when Lincolnshire’s NHS teamed up with our voluntary partners to deliver the Covid-19 vaccination programme, Mary started helping in our vaccination centres (she’s even roped her husband into car parking duties!). Mary is amazing! 👏 Thank you to all our volunteers for helping bring the Covid - 19 vaccination to the people of Lincolnshire.'

NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group

“Really keen to get involved„

When I heard that Ruddington was in need of volunteers to assist with the Covid response I was really keen to get involved. I have children at both local schools and it was great to be able to deliver schoolwork out to their classmates who were stuck at home. Although they knew what it meant when they saw me walking towards the door, most of the kids were excited to be getting a delivery from school and to see what fresh challenges had been set by their teachers.

Harvey from Ruddington provided help

“Can't recommend it enough„

HelpMyStreet has allowed us to keep what was great about our COVID-19 response, but set ourselves up to keep this going even when things hopefully get back to being a bit more normal. We can’t recommend it highly enough.

Dave is a Community Organiser in Tankersley

“Good friends„

Les and I get on like a house on fire and it is one of the most nourishing relationships I could have. He's an ex-miner and has just tuned 91 though you'd never know it. He has a cracking sense of humour and we've become really good friends over the last year and I wouldn't miss our weekly meet up for the world and neither would Les. We talk about all manner of things and it truly is a two way process of learning and growing in openness and understanding.

Simon

“People who care„

Being in touch with Age UK Wirral has made me realise that there are people who care. The volunteers who have done my shops and prescription collections have been lovely people - they are the unsung heroes.

Lesley Fulton

“A privilege„

It has been a privilege to join HelpMyStreet and to deliver the wellbeing packages for Age UK. To be able to give something back to others who have given to us in the past is most rewarding.

Sharon in Stamford provided some help

“Making a difference„

I'd like to think that someone would be there to help me if I had a health condition. I've got spare time and I'm just pleased to be putting it to good use. It's lovely to know I am making a difference.

Tricia, volunteer

“Very rewarding„

I am enjoying being a volunteer for the Age UK Vitals for Veterans campaign. Helping those who have served their country is very rewarding and I am only too pleased to be able to help.

Steve in Spalding provided some help

How to volunteer with HelpMyStreet

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