This project has been funded by the Big Lottery Fund for five years. It is a supported volunteering project 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. The project workers offer training, help and information to all volunteers on the scheme. There is an emphasis on increasing each individual’s personal skills, with a view to moving on into un-supported volunteering and paid work. Volunteers work together as a team offering a gardening, decorating and small DIY service to elderly or disabled 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 expenses. Due to the success of this project there is a waiting list for this service.
If you require further information about how to join the project as a volunteer, or if you would like to receive gardening, decorating or DIY help, just phone the Volunteer Centre on 01327 300614 for more details, by drop in to the office in the Daventry Library on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday mornings, for a chat or to make an appointment.
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DASH - Daventry Area Safer Homes Project
This is a partnership project, funded by Northamptonshire County Council, The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, The Steele Charitable Trust and The Maud Elkington Trust. A part-time worker promotes the project throughout the Daventry District, recruiting and supporting volunteers to take information to elderly people in their own homes about what is available to them through the project, for example:
Free Smoke Alarms & Fire Safety Checks for all residents.
