SWANSEA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Local charity, Age Cymru West Glamorgan, is urgently appealing for volunteers to help deliver a brand-new dedicated Information and Advice service to older people in rural Swansea communities.

The accredited service aims to provide information, advice, and signposting to older people and their carers, with a focus on promoting health and wellbeing, maximising the benefits they’re eligible for, and ensuring they have access to all necessary support to help them to age well and enjoy life.

Currently, geographical challenges of rural locations across Swansea create a significant service gap, leaving communities such as Gower, Clydach, Pontarddulais, and more, underserved and disadvantaged.

Funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund as part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda, the project aims to eliminate these geographical barriers by implementing a team of at least 12 dedicated volunteers, to deliver support directly to these currently underserved local communities.

Connor James, Chief Officer of Age Cymru West Glamorgan, says: “As a charity, we want to reach as many people as possible, wherever they live but can’t do so without the help of volunteers.”

“People who live in rural Swansea may face difficulties in accessing necessary support due to transport, mobility, or financial hardships, so having a team embedded within these communities will enable us to make sure everyone has access to our vital services.”

Interested in volunteering? Get In touch by emailing volunteer@ agecymruwestglamorgan.org.uk or call 01792 648 866 to speak to a member of the Age Cymru West Glamorgan team and find out more today.