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Connecting older people in the community
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Volunteering opportunities available Blairgowrie, Rattray, The Glens, Alyth, Meigle, Coupar Angus, Balbeggie, Guildtown |
Elder Voice is a local charity connecting people in the community and addressing loneliness, isolation and malnutrition in older people living in and around Perth and Kinross (Strathmore and the Glens)
Our mission through the power of volunteering is "To help people maintain independence and live the life they want"
To be eligible to use any of our services Elder Voice require you to fill in our membership form - this can be completed online, or telephone us on 01250 874269 and we will send out a referral form
We have three strands of services, detailed below. We also offer Taxi Vouchers for local community journeys - an affordable option of community transport working in collaboration with local taxi businesses. All the Blairgowrie Taxi firms are taking part in this service. To register for taxi vouchers give us a call
Our mission through the power of volunteering is "To help people maintain independence and live the life they want"
To be eligible to use any of our services Elder Voice require you to fill in our membership form - this can be completed online, or telephone us on 01250 874269 and we will send out a referral form
We have three strands of services, detailed below. We also offer Taxi Vouchers for local community journeys - an affordable option of community transport working in collaboration with local taxi businesses. All the Blairgowrie Taxi firms are taking part in this service. To register for taxi vouchers give us a call
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Shopping Service
Our shopping service provides help for those who find it difficult to do their own shopping
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Befriender/Telephone Befriender Service
Our Befriending Volunteers aim to provide regular contact for clients such as:
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Community Transport Service
Covering Strathmore and the Glens Our voluntary community transport service helps older people connect to services:
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Looking to help?
Could you give a few hours a week to providing shopping assistance for someone who cannot do their own?
Would you take satisfaction from improving the happiness and well-being of an older person?
Do you drive and own a car - would you like to be part of a voluntary team to help older people in your community?
Would you take satisfaction from improving the happiness and well-being of an older person?
Do you drive and own a car - would you like to be part of a voluntary team to help older people in your community?
Our Office
1 Commercial Street, Blairgowrie, PH10 6NL Our busy refurbished office on Commercial Street is our base for co-ordinating and organising the Elder Voice activities. We have never stopped supporting our clients during COVID-19, whilst complying with regulations and working from home. |
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Scottish Charity: SC048553
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Contact:
1 Commercial Street
Blairgowrie PH10 6NL Tel: 01250 874 269 Email: info@eldervoice.org.uk Open: Mon - Thurs |
© Elder Voice
Website Oct. 2021 Photo credits: Unsplash
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