
Adam’s story
Adam joined Brendoncare in 2020 after graduating from university, providing telephone support calls to those who are isolating or shielding.
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“We are lucky to have volunteers working in all areas of Brendoncare, giving their time and expertise in so many ways, whether entertaining residents in our homes, leading activities in our community clubs, or providing much needed telephone support to those at home. Their energy and enthusiasm is invaluable and allows us to make such a positive difference – we can’t thank them enough!”
Marianne Wanstall, Chief Executive
The volunteers in our clubs and care homes are amazing people, who give up some of their time to make a difference to the older people we support in all of our services. Read some of their stories – and if they inspire you to get involved, take a look at some of the opportunities available here at Brendoncare.
Adam joined Brendoncare in 2020 after graduating from university, providing telephone support calls to those who are isolating or shielding.
Usually a Cooking for One demonstrator, during the current pandemic Sarah has been volunteering in a new telephone support role.
Christine lives in Winchester and discovered volunteering after retiring from a career in teaching, latterly as an Assistant Head Teacher.
Bill is a member of the Hillside and Wymering Kurling Club in Portsmouth. He was born up in Stirling, Scotland.
17 year-old media student Amy is one of Brendoncare’s youngest volunteers. She helps at ‘Penny’s Friendship Club’ in Ferndown, Dorset.
Neil volunteers at Brendoncare’s central office. He was encouraged by his wife, who volunteered for Citizens Advice for several years.
Mark volunteers as a Trustee, on the Board of the Brendoncare Foundation, ging his time and professional expertise for free.
Christine volunteers at Brendoncare Froxfield, and sums up her experience of volunteering in just three words: Joy, Purpose and Fulfilment.
Rob has volunteered at Brendoncare Alton for over eight years, and has taken on a variety of really fascinating roles.
After working for more than 25 years at The Old Parsonage, Barbara joined the volunteer team at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill.
Mike signed up to be a volunteer at Brendoncare Knightwood after his mother, who had lived there, sadly passed away.
Gilly has been helping to run the weekly coffee morning and afternoon tea at Brendoncare Knightwood for over ten years.
Wendy is a volunteer at Knightwood Court, where she spends a lot of time helping the residents with their refreshments.
Brendoncare is a charity and your donations helps us to improve the lives of older people.
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