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| At the Daventry Volunteer Centre we currently operate two projects which provide services to the local community:
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| Brushes and Spades project |
This scheme is offered to people who are elderly or have a disability living in the Daventry District. Teams of volunteers are able to help with gardening, decorating and small DIY requests from people who do not have any family or other help. There is no charge for the service but people are asked to make a donation to the volunteer centre to cover volunteer travel costs and for lunch if they stay the whole day. Due to the success of this project there is a waiting list. If you require further information just phone the Volunteer Centre for more details on 01327 300614
Last year we made 40 visits to do gardening during the summer months and 25 visits to do decorating jobs during the winter. Together with DIY jobs and one-off odd jobs, at current rates this equates to £11,578.50 worth of work.
If you are interested in joining our volunteers on this project click here
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| Supported Volunteering project |
| This project is for anyone who feels they would like some sort of support to start volunteering. This could mean someone who lacks confidence because they have been out of work for some time, or someone who has a physical or a learning disability, or someone who has mental health issues or perhaps uses English as a second language. There is an emphasis on increasing personal skills with a view to moving on into un-supported volunteering and paid work.
The project worker offers training, help and information to all volunteers on the scheme.
If you are thinking about volunteering and would like some support to get started please contact us at the Volunteer Centre by dropping in to the office in the Daventry Library or phoning us contact us
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| DASH - Daventry Area Safer Homes Project |
This project, funded through the Engery Saving Trust is part of a partnership arrangement and runs until March 2009. A part-time worker is working across the Daventry District to recruit volunteers to spread the message to local residents about what is available to them through the DASH project for example:
- Free Smoke Alarms & Fire Safety Checks for all residents.
- Free low energy light bulbs for everyone over 60.
- Advice on Grants,
- Medicines and Falls Prevention.
- Home Security Advice.
- Free Security Chains for all homeowners over 60.
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