Monthly tea parites for the elderly
Supported by a network of volunteers, Contact the Elderly organises monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of older people aged 75 and over, who live alone, offering a regular and vital friendship link every month.
I am the coordinator for the Enfield 17 Group. There are many groups across the area and we are always looking for people to get involved.
One Sunday afternoon a month, our volunteer drivers enjoy taking their older guests to a volunteer host's home where they join a small group for tea, talk and companionship.
The group is warmly welcomed by a different host each month, but the drivers remain the same and the groups are kept small so that everyone can join in easily and get to know each other properly.
It's a simple idea, but one that can make a big difference. Our friendship groups represent the perfect opportunity to get out of the house, make new friends within the local community, and generally brighten up a weekend.
Guests are not expected to host any of the tea parties and the service is free.
So if you are or know a older person who might like to come to a tea party, or if you would like to volunteer as a driver or a host please see the website (http://www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk/) for full details and get involved.
I have been volunteering for the charity for about 7 years now and I enjoy the tea parities and the difference they make to the guests. When I first wanted to get involved in something charitable I was worried I could not commit to something too time consuming, as I have a full time job, but I have found that driving for the group once a month fits into my schedule easily and I look forward to the tea parties very much.
If you want to get involved please do take a look at the website (http://www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk/) and join us!
Thank you
I am the coordinator for the Enfield 17 Group. There are many groups across the area and we are always looking for people to get involved.
One Sunday afternoon a month, our volunteer drivers enjoy taking their older guests to a volunteer host's home where they join a small group for tea, talk and companionship.
The group is warmly welcomed by a different host each month, but the drivers remain the same and the groups are kept small so that everyone can join in easily and get to know each other properly.
It's a simple idea, but one that can make a big difference. Our friendship groups represent the perfect opportunity to get out of the house, make new friends within the local community, and generally brighten up a weekend.
Guests are not expected to host any of the tea parties and the service is free.
So if you are or know a older person who might like to come to a tea party, or if you would like to volunteer as a driver or a host please see the website (http://www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk/) for full details and get involved.
I have been volunteering for the charity for about 7 years now and I enjoy the tea parities and the difference they make to the guests. When I first wanted to get involved in something charitable I was worried I could not commit to something too time consuming, as I have a full time job, but I have found that driving for the group once a month fits into my schedule easily and I look forward to the tea parties very much.
If you want to get involved please do take a look at the website (http://www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk/) and join us!
Thank you
