Volunteer Kevin Duffy reports on the volunteers training session held on 4th March 2020 Helen introduced Debra McCallion as facilitator for the training. With a couple of late arrivals, there were 15 people attending, many of them fairly new to the volunteering role. Everyone briefly introduced themselves. Debra explained that we would be exploring 3 mainContinue reading Report on the volunteers training session, 4 March 2020
Easter letter 2020 from Helen
Dear Good Neighbour Many of you took the trouble to ring or email to say thank you for last letter so I have printed off some different exercises for you to try out, as well as included some tips from the Positive Living Group members which will help get us through the next couple ofContinue reading Easter letter 2020 from Helen
BIG THANK YOU to all Chorlton Good Neighbours volunteers and staff
A BIG BIG THANK YOU to all Chorlton Good Neighbours volunteers and staff who, this past week, have supported local older people by : collecting prescriptions for them Doing shopping Making telephone calls to check they are ok taking emergency shopping packs out ( thank you Morrisons) knocked at the door to check how peopleContinue reading BIG THANK YOU to all Chorlton Good Neighbours volunteers and staff
A message to our volunteers about the Coronavirus
Dear Volunteer I am so sorry I have not been in touch before but I have been waiting to give you some up to date information. Even if I send something out to you today and tomorrow, it could change again but I know you will be prepared for that, and act accordingly. As youContinue reading A message to our volunteers about the Coronavirus
Christmas Meal at Houghend Police club, 19th Dec 2019
Christmas Meal at the Houghend Police club, Mauldeth Rd West We have decided again this year to have a Christmas lunch for everyone; volunteers and older clients together and I hope you can join us. We have booked Thursday 19th December so there will be no coffee morning that day so that we can allContinue reading Christmas Meal at Houghend Police club, 19th Dec 2019
Nov-Dec CGN Newsletter
Although it may seem some time ago, many thanks to everyone who supported the Annual General Meeting in September; it was a fantastic occasion with about 90 people there. If you go to the CGN website you will be able to access a copy of the Annual Report if you want a fuller picture ofContinue reading Nov-Dec CGN Newsletter
Volunteer training – motivations for volunteering with older people
Support for Volunteers 10 volunteers attended a July session on their motivations for volunteering with older people, what preconceptions they had and how this compared to the realities. Here’s a small selection of some of their reflections The realities when you started volunteering: The Positives I feel I made a difference I am verballyContinue reading Volunteer training – motivations for volunteering with older people
Interviews with Good Neighbours Volunteers
Interviews with Good Neighbours Volunteers We recently interviewed three of our Good Neighbours volunteers, Ray, Janice and Cathy in which they talk about their experience of volunteering and why they do it
Training session for volunteers Feb 14th
CGN offers regular training sessions for its volunteers and staff, and recognises the importance and benefits to investing time, money and energy into its workforce. After all they are the ones giving front line support to local older residents on a very regular basis. February 14th ( Valentine’s day!) saw 25 volunteers and staff comeContinue reading Training session for volunteers Feb 14th
Christmas is coming at CGN…
Christmas time…..and a lot of events at CGN Decorating the hall with window displays. Marianne, Sue and Susan did a marvellous job creating festive window displays …. The Christmas party on Sunday 2nd December saw 65 of our older users come together to enjoy food, bingo, pass the parcel, quiz, and entertainment from the Chorlton UkeleleContinue reading Christmas is coming at CGN…
November Newsletter
Chorlton Good Neighbours, Wilbraham St Ninians Church, Egerton Rd South, M21 0XJ email helen@chorltongoodneighbours.org Tel 0161 881 -2925 Dear Good Neighbour Although it may seem some time ago, many thanks to everyone who supported the Annual General Meeting in September; it was a fantastic occasion with about 90 peopleContinue reading November Newsletter
Trip to Hanging Gate pub
Chapel en le Frith This trip took place on Wednesday 24th October. Photos taken below include setting off in the coach, having a meal the inside the pub, the games of bingo and the quiz. The great thing about this trip is that it is only a 45 minute coach ride away, including using the newContinue reading Trip to Hanging Gate pub
Defibrillator demonstration
Today on Thursday 18th October we welcomed Cath Brownhill and Jenny Slee who came to give a free talk and demo of how the defibrillator works. Especially important since we now have a defibrillator at CGN. In fact Monday 16th October was “world resuscitation and Save a life day” . 21 volunteers and older members from CGNContinue reading Defibrillator demonstration
Volunteer information sessions in April
Three volunteer information sessions took place in April. The first session, led by Chris Marsden, focussed on revisiting the guidelines and boundaries that CGN volunteers work within. This also included: what makes a good volunteer how we need sometimes to say ‘no’ Thinking about our own values and attitudes and the different approacheswe use inContinue reading Volunteer information sessions in April
New volunteer training session at CGN
On Wednesday 1st November 7 new volunteers came for a session with CGN trainer Debra McCallion covering topics such as What is working well with the volunteering What are the challenges , in particular around 1-1 home visiting Revision of volunteer boundaries Confidentiality and safeguarding CGN is still receiving inquiries from young people in fullContinue reading New volunteer training session at CGN
