Current Volunteering opportunities..


​We can only carry out our activities because we have such a dedicated group of volunteers.

If you would like to get involved then here are the areas we were looking for additional help as we come out of 'Lockdown'.

As many of you will know, the main aims of Winslow Big Society Group are to reduce isolation and loneliness, and to get people back outside again, meeting others and feeling better about themselves. The pandemic has made this so much worse, so below are some ways we are currently tackling this big problem.

Contact us: 01296 712460 email contact@winslowbigsocietygroup.info
WBSG has developed a Risk Assessment for the events that are currently happening including the Winslow Community Car Scheme (WCCS). ​
When we are through the current situation we will continue to need assistance with the following.

​Click below for more details....
Friendship Lunches
Helping and Hosting - Contact ​ Vron Corben 01296 712460 or vcorben1@gmail.com
Share your Memories
Refreshments and Session Leaders - Contact  Sue Keane - 01296 713106  or  email suandi57@hotmail.com
Gentle Walks
Walk Leaders and Back Markers - Contact ​ Vron Corben 01296 712460 or vcorben1@gmail.com
Singing for Pleasure
Refreshments and Musicians - Contact ​Angela Bowe 01296 714678 or gandabowe@btinternet.com
Community Car Scheme (Drivers)
Accompaniment Service
Accompaniment service provides a matched, DBS checked volunteer for people who are keen to get outside again, but lacks confidence to do, Volunteers will work with them for 6 weeks building up their confidence to walk again outside. We have had some real successes with the service, as it also builds up a rapport with another person, thereby reducing isolation also. Just call and have a chat for more details.
Pen Pal Service
This is a new service, and is intended for those who feel isolated and maybe housebound, but would like to receive letters from another person about what’s going on, what they are doing etc. It can be a one or two way service. Again the person will be matched with one volunteer, so they can build up a relationship by letter writing. If you’d like to be either a letter writer or a receiver of letters, please contact us on the number below.
Telephone Befriending Service
We now have almost 50 befrienders making regular calls to a dedicated housebound person, to help them feel part of the world outside, and to reduce their isolation. We work with the NHS Patient Support Service on this service, and it has been a truly great success story. Real friendships have been struck, even though the two people never meet. For the befriender, the main criterion is to be a good listener, not a good talker. If you know of anyone isolated who might benefit from a regular cheery phone call , or would like to be that caller, please contact us.
Contact us: 01296 712460 email contact@winslowbigsocietygroup.info