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Children’s charity Barnardo’s has praised its Devizes retail volunteers after they donated an amazing 3,200 hours of help last year. Barnardo’s is highlighting the importance of local support as part of national Volunteers’ Week this week. Last year 16 people offered a combined total of more than 3,200 hours at ...more

A befriending scheme for children in care has seen its 50th match where volunteers give up their time to create bond with a young person. The council’s independent visitor scheme aims to provide young people in care with independent support from a friendly trusted adult. The scheme is currently one of the largest in the ...more

If you’re looking to get more support with your time in the gym and help towards your health and fitness aims and goals, then personal training could be the thing for you. Offering specialist knowledge to get the most of the equipment and your training, plus the motivational and social benefits of working alongside someone ...more

      Healthwatch Wiltshire is looking for people with a passion for health and social care services to join its Local Leadership Board. The Board is the driving force behind Healthwatch Wiltshire’s commitment to ensure the voices of adults, children and young people are heard by those who run, ...more

          Health and social care champion Healthwatch Wiltshire will celebrate the difference volunteers make to their community during this year’s Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7 June. Around 40 volunteers currently offer their time to Healthwatch Wiltshire in its work to make health ...more

        Community Advocates support people by enabling them to find information, understand their rights and choices, have a voice and make their own informed decisions. Community Advocates may support people in making difficult or important decisions which may impact on their quality of life and independence ...more