Over the last 12 months, GreaterSport have been engaging with a number of partners across GM who all have a responsibility to volunteering, to develop knowledge and insights of the sport and physical activity landscape of Greater Manchester. Their aim is to use these insights to support volunteering in GM to be more inclusive and representative of GM’s demographics.
The Real Neighbours Wythenshawe are looking for volunteers to help support the vulnerable members of the community that are currently alone in isolation.
You would become a phone buddy and ring daily or weekly for a chat, to prevent loneliness and be a point of contact for ongoing support over the next few weeks of months.
For more information on how you can volunteers contact Dan on 0741 094 3055 or email: [email protected]
Based on recent conversations and engagement that’s been going on surrounding support for sport and physical activity groups and volunteering during Covid-19, GreaterSport have put together a survey to gather feedback and shape how they might move forward with any future appetite to continue this engagement.
Here is a short story from Daryl. Thanks for submitting Daryl :)
Volunteer name: Daryl pollitt
Volunteer age:60
Where are you from: Street Treats
What's your volunteer role and what do you do in that role:
Feed the homeless
How long have you been volunteering for:
6 Years
How did you get involved with volunteering:
I started when my teenage son suggested we make some sandwichs and take around the tents
Hi all, we hope you are still enjoying the fabulous stories we have been sharing this week. Next up we have Ru Yi Chang!
Name: Ru Yi Chang
Volunteer age: 20
Where are they from: Malaysia
What's their volunteer role and what do they do in that role:
Activity Mentor and Peer support group volunteer. To support disabled adults and increase their confidence in travelling to attend weekly supported sessions.
Hello all,
I hope you are enjoying your week. Todays next story is from someone we know very well - Sam from Breakthrough UK. Not only does Sam work with and help volunteers in her working life but Sam also finds the time to volunteer herself which is amazing. Find out more about Sam below and what her most memorable Volunteer memory is!
Volunteer name: Sam
Volunteer age: 30
Where are you from: Huddersfield
What's your volunteer role and what do you do in that role:
We are half way through Volunteers week and we're hoping you are enjoying the stories as much as we are. Here is Michael's journey into volunteering, very inspiring.
Volunteer name: Michael
Volunteer age:60
Where are they from: Manchester
Volunteer name: Jimmy
Volunteer age: 30
Where are they from: Manchester
What's their volunteer role and what do they do in that role:
Jimmy has completed over 70 sessions assisting with:
It's day 2 of our very special Volunteers week stories and this morning we hear about Beverly Dargen and what motivated her to get into volunteering, we hope you enjoy.
Volunteer name:
Beverley Dargen
Volunteer age:
50 years
Where are they from:
Manchester
What's their volunteer role and what do they do in that role:
Beverley support parents of children who have severe learning/physical disabilities
