Spark Somerset
Volunteering for Health - Castle Cary Good NeighboursAbout Spark Somerset
Spark Somerset are the VCFSE Infrastructure charity for Somerset – we provide a range of services to help voluntary community, faith and social enterprise organisations in Somerset get started, operate sustainably, and maximise their impact. Currently we are the lead partner for the Volunteering for Health project in the county working alongside the county council, ICB and NHS Foundation Trust. Through place-based pilot projects we are working to identify need and find opportunities to develop volunteering projects which will tackle those issues, in both primary care settings and through local community groups. Social isolation and loneliness has been raised repeatedly and we are currently collaborating with a group of organisations in Castle Cary to create a network of community buddies, using befriending techniques to help people feel confident to join existing clubs and societies.
Langport, England, TA10 0BP
Service Eligibility
The project is in development but once launched the service will be open to anyone living in Castle Cary and Ansford. To access information about the project people can contact the Health Coach team at Millbrook Surgery.
Information for Volunteers
N/A
Age Groups
Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
Mental Health, Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
Other Regions: South West England
Other Information
Type of Befriending: Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted