Radford Visiting Scheme is a local charity that aims to improve the quality of life for people who are isolated and vulnerable due to old age, illness or disability.We visit older people in their homes by providing them with a volunteer visitor for friendship and support. We organise shopping trips, outings and disseminate relevant information.Alongside we run a Health Awareness Project where we organise physical activities,talks and speakers. We also distribute Newsletters on a quarterly basis.
Why the community needs usRadford Visiting Scheme reduces isolation and loneliness amongst the elderly. Ensures that the elderly can remain in their homes for longer. We Capacity Build our volunteers enabling them to access employment and training opportunities. RVS increases social participation of Asian Women and excluded marginalised groups into mainstream activities. This builds up social and community cohesion. The work of the Scheme reduces health inequalities and increases health awareness.
Our impact on the communityOver the past year we have supported the visiting of 15 volunteer visitors to clients. We also organised 4 shopping trips, 2 walks, 4 yoga sessions, 7 Newsletters (1 of which was about mental health awareness and depression) and a trip to Skegness. Shortly we will be having a Diwali/Eid celebration and a Christmas meal out for our clients and volunteers.
We welcome volunteers who wish to help us with administrative tasks.
