Hasn’t the year gone fast! There will be a lot to talk about in our next annual general meeting and we are holding this years meeting at Gracemead House. It’s also a great opportunity to meet, share advise and past experiences.
Join Alison and the volunteers at the Welwyn Hatfield CVS tomorrow for a fun filled Lunchtime Quiz.
Congratulations to the volunteers and staff for covering a large amount of appointments last month. They met the huge demand for assistance with: Attending medical appointments Meetings with support services Visits to sick relatives and friends Shopping assistance Great service and happy clients. Find out more about the service we provide here. If you would like to join the team as a volunteer driver please visit the Community Car Scheme page for more details; and who knows, we could be toot tooting about you next!
Weather conditions are changing and you might be thinking, is your car winter ready? The WHCVS Community Car Scheme recommend you should have your car serviced regularly and that general health checks are also useful. Some garages even offer winter checks as a service. Planning ahead is always a good idea to help prevent delays in your schedule, inconveniences and for the utter most important reason, safety.
Various organisation and community groups are hosting events and activities aimed at educating and celebrating achievements through film, guest speakers, webinars, arts, poetry, literature and business.
Take a look…
The Yellow Card scheme run by the MHRA, is the UK system for collecting and monitoring information on safety concerns such as suspected side effects or adverse incidents involving medicines and medical devices.
The scheme relies on voluntary reporting of suspected side effects or medical device incidents to be reported by health professionals and the public, including patients, carers and parents. Reporting helps others.
Care4Calais are coordinating clothing etc for Afghan refugees. If you would like to donate anything please see the poster for details of our local drop of point.Please only donate items that have been requested in the poster and as per the criteria. Email for a time slot: thomas_elaine@hotmail.com
An appeal to support new Afghan arrivals and refugees in Hertfordshire
Technology is forever changing and keeping up with smart phones, computers and tablets can sometimes be challenging. Our volunteer Digital Champions are here to help; to put you at ease while you manoeuvre your way around your device. This could be your first time setting up, adding new software or apps and even zoom calling loved ones. It’s never too late to learn a new skill and we would like you to feel as comfortable as possible; so let’s get digital together. To access the service or sign up as a volunteer, please get in touch. E: volunteercentre@whcvs.org.uk | T: 01707 274 861
Marking the end of #VolunteersWeek and celebrating the start of #CarersWeek, Volunteering Herts CIC and all the partners would like to shine the light on Carers in Hertfordshire for this outstanding achievement. Congratulations!! We would like to wish the winners of the 2021 Valuing Volunteer Management Award: Carers in Hertfordshire, our heartfelt congratulations and thanks for demonstrating such exemplary commitment to caring for your volunteers. On behalf of your volunteers, THANK YOU. Watch us presenting them with their award here.
