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Last week, we celebrated Volunteers Week and in this issue of our newsletter, we wanted to say thank you to all of those who give their time to make a difference here at Age Concern Birmingham and to share some of their stories and experiences. There are also details of our current volunteering opportunities if you are interested in joining the team. This week is Carers Week and our Carers’ Hub Manager Peter Millington has written about the support that …

To mark Volunteers Week this year, we want to share the stories of some of the fantastic volunteers who are part of the team at Age Concern Birmingham. Emma joined us recently after her own experience of isolation during the coronavirus outbreak made her realise that she wanted to help others who were feeling lonely and disconnected. Here is Emma’s story, in her own words. When I started volunteering at Age Concern I had been solo isolating for over 5 …

Please find attached the latest Age Concern Birmingham newsletter, with information on the services and support we are offering at this time, along with other useful information and some good news stories from the past week. Age Concern Birmingham Emergency Newsletter 6 Please do share the newsletter with anyone who may be interested.

During these difficult times, we have heard so many stories of people who have done so much to help and support others by going the extra mile. Age Concern Birmingham is giving people the opportunity to say thank you to someone who has made a difference in a way which also supports the work we are doing during the current crisis and beyond. We have created two gift hampers, full of treats, which businesses, organisations and individuals can nominate someone …

Please find attached the latest Age Concern Birmingham newsletter, with information on the services and support we are offering at this time, along with other useful information and some good news stories from the past week. Age Concern Birmingham Emergency Newsletter Issue 5 Also included in the newsletter are details of Margaret’s Mission, a new fundraiser launched by Margaret Birkett, one of our Trustees, this week to help us to continue to provide support to our most vulnerable older adults …