STEVE MARSHALL, AGE CONCERN
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At AGE CONCERN MARBELLA - SAN PEDRO we want to make sure that you get as much out of Volunteering as you put into it. That's why we work very hard to match your aims, goals, aspirations and available time to the opportunities we have.
Every one of our volunteers brings a wealth of different experiences for the benefit of others. Whatever your background, your talents are valued.
Because all our Volunteers are the very lifeblood of Age Concern, we won’t pigeon-hole you and your talents. All our volunteers are valued team members who have the opportunity to forward suggestions at our regular meetings. It's very simple: without you, we would cease to exist
Volunteering has many benefits. It's not only good for our clients and the wider community, it can also improve your physical and mental health and well-being:
● Sometimes our life changes can leave us a little isolated. Whatever the reason, Volunteering reconnects us with our community and helps create new friendships.
● Most of us have benefited from the help others have given us in our lives, at one time or another. No doubt you remember how grateful you felt, and would now like to give something back to another person in need. AGE CONCERN can help YOU achieve that goal.
● The most important thing about Volunteering is that you should ENJOY it on your own terms and that it's a rewarding experience for both you and the people you help.
It will soon be Christmas and the same old worries come back to haunt us. What should I get? Will they like it? Will all the effort I put into choosing a suitable and well-thought-out present be for nothing? Or worse still, will my present end up being re-gifted?
But when you make the decision to volunteer, none of that matters because you are giving the greatest gift you can to someone. You are sharing your TIME.
At AGE CONCERN MARBELLA - SAN PEDRO many of our clients have to live with the unwanted “twins”. These two are known as Loneliness and Isolation.
When we get to a “certain age” many of our friends and family will either have either moved away - or passed away - giving the unwanted twins easy access to do their worst.
If you ask your older neighbours what is the most important thing they could be given - it’s COMPANIONSHIP. The joy of sharing some time with another person who may not see any visitors for days, or even weeks, is immeasurable.
A cup of tea and a chat or maybe going with someone to their hospital appointment ( which can be a little scary ) will make a REAL difference. It gives you both a unique connection which often ends up becoming a meaningful friendship.
COMPANIONSHIP and a little of your spare TIME are a precious gift at Christmastime or indeed any time of year.
ABOUT AGE CONCERN
AGE CONCERN MARBELLA - SAN PEDRO provides FREE welfare advice, help, support and friendship from their Community Centre in San Pedro, where they provide a range of social activities. This Christmas AGE CONCERN MARBELLA - SAN PEDRO have launched their 10 Euro a Month Appeal
If you can spare just 10 euros a month, this small amount can make an enormous difference to our work.
To find out how to donate or how we can help you maximise your skills to help others, please call or WhatsApp us ANY WEEKDAY from 10 - 6.00 pm. Our number is 689 35 51 98 or drop a line to info@ageconcernmarbella.com
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