Village Friends is a local voluntary organisation offering support, information and friendship to people at a time of need. The villages served are: Aldingbourne, Barnham, Eastergate, Fontwell, Slindon, Walberton , Westergate and Yapton. Village Friends volunteers work mainly, but not exclusively, with older persons. It may be that people appear too busy to stop and talk, this can lead to loneliness and sadness. WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP. We have volunteers who will call on anyone one who needs a friend to call on them from time to time. The volunteer may help with some shopping, collect prescription or pension, or just chat over a cup of tea or coffee on a regular basis. This could become a visit to look forward to. COULD YOU BECOME A VOLUNTEER? Volunteers need a friendly approach, good listening skills, and an ability to get on with others. Further requirements are two personal references and a Criminal Record Bureau check. Training , support and information is provided in an informal, friendly setting. We regret we are unable to offer nursing, personal care, housework or maintenance work and are not an emergency service. HOW TO CONTACT US. Would you like to know more? Need a volunteer? Are you aware of someone who may benefit from visits by a Village Friend? Would you like to become a volunteer? If so, please call the Co-ordinator on 01243- 554532 who will be happy to help. This project receives support from: · West Sussex County Council, Social and Caring Services and Arun District Council. Telephone 01243 545657 · Arunwide Council for Voluntary Services, The Town Hall, Clarence Road, Bognor Regis. Telephone 01243 840305 · The Parish councils for Aldingbourne, Barnham, Eastergate and Westergate, Fontwell, Slindon, Walberton and Yapton. (See on-line for contact details).
Updated 8/11/11JM
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