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As demand for The Life Rooms’ services grows, which is part of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, they have made the appeal during Volunteers Week (1-7 June 2023) to help deliver their wide variety of support available. This can have a positive impact on the mental and physical health of local residents, and outreach work to support vulnerable people in the community.
“Volunteers Week is a great opportunity to celebrate the contribution that The Life Rooms volunteers make in helping residents in our local communities to live happier and healthier lives. We’ve welcomed volunteers with lived experience who support our service users with empathy, and they make a positive impact every day,” said Michael Crilly, Director of Social Health and Community Inclusion for The Life Rooms.
“We’re calling for new volunteers as demand for our services grows. It’s a great chance to work as part of a welcoming team and give something back to local people in your area, as well as a wonderful development opportunity for those wanting to move into further employment.” continued Michael Crilly.
The Life Rooms runs twice-weekly allotment sessions in Southport and are looking for volunteers with experience of gardening or managing an allotment plot to support the group. The allotment group support with positive mental and physical health, teach new skills, and offer chances for increased social interactions.
The flagship Life Rooms site in Walton, the previous Carnegie Library, is looking for a volunteer to support in re-launching the library service for local residents.
Mr Crilly, who helped drive the opening of The Life Rooms in 2016, said:- “Our library service was a real draw for people in Walton when The Life Rooms opened, now we’re ready to re-launch this service post-pandemic. A library volunteer would help to make this service a success and introduce attendees to our free learning and support sessions that are available too.”
To enquire about becoming a volunteer at The Life Rooms, contact:- volunteering@merseycare.nhs.uk. The latest volunteering opportunities, and stories from current Life Rooms volunteers will be on their website and social media during Volunteers Week.
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