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The Stapleford Bureau operates a Voluntary Transport Scheme which is open to all people who live in the area covered by the Beeston Volunteer Centre: Beeston, Chilwell, Attenborough, Bramcote and Toton. This scheme helps many residents get to social groups, shopping, doctor's appointments and such like. Residents who would like to make use of the scheme should contact the Stapleford Bureau on 0115 949 1175. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver please contact either the Beeston Volunteer Centre or the Stapleford Bureau. Befriending Scheme - Friends R Us Beeston Volunteer Centre provides a Befriending Scheme for socially isolated people in their own homes. "Friends R Us" provides volunteers to visit, and offer companionship, on a regular weekly basis. This service is given by a small team of dedicated volunteers who have registered with the Centre, and have been through the Criminal Record Bureau checking system These Volunteers are fully supported in their befriending role and training is offered. Referrals are received from many areas including statutory bodies, relatives, professional health workers and self-referrals. More volunteers are needed for this valuable service and we have people waiting for volunteers at the present time. If you feel you could listen and chat to an older person for about an hour a week - we would love to hear from you. This service is offered to housebound and socially isolated people in South Broxtowe. Clients receive a telephone call during the morning three times a week. The call is of a social nature, about 5 minutes long, ensuring the person is OK and having a general chat. It is not an advisory or counselling service but if clients request help they are pointed in the right direction if possible. Referrals are received from many areas including statutory bodies, relatives, professional health workers and self-referrals The calls are made by volunteers who are registered with the centre and selected for their suitability for the role. More volunteers are needed to enable this service to be offered to more clients and if you might be interested in doing this please contact the Centre. Furniture Scheme We operate a furniture recycling scheme in South Broxtowe, collecting donated furniture and distributing it to people on low incomes who are unable to buy their own. Collections and deliveries are made every other Wednesday. If you wish to either donate or receive furniture please contact the Centre preferably on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday and more information will be given. top |