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Elderberries Gardening Group
This is a unique gardening group that keeps volunteers engaged throughout the winter months, a time when many people experience isolation and loneliness.
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Volunteer Stories – Grace
Read Grace's story of her experience of volunteering as a Home Visitor at Age UK.
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Volunteer Stories – Sarah
Exploring New Career Paths through Volunteering - Read how Sarah's volunteer role gave her the confidence to explore more job opportunities in the future.
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New VAL Volunteering Website
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new VAL Volunteering website.
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Adults & Communities – Health and Care Integration Programme
Helping us to evaluate Intermediate Care Services for people discharged from hospital to home.
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SAVE the Leicester Sports Centre – Your support is needed!
For over 30 years, the sports centre has been a vital part of our community, offering essential services and opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. Read our response here to support the objection to the application.
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Growth Accelerator for Social Entrepreneurs
If you are a social enterprise, charity or co-operative based in Leicester then this programme is made for you. It will give you the growth strategies, free consultancy, and collaborations to grow your social enterprise.
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Volunteer stories – Richard
Read Richard's story of how he found a new sense of purpose through volunteering at the Age UK Furniture Warehouse.
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Volunteer stories – Graham
Read how Graham chose to volunteer with this organisation because he is passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals, particularly those affected by homelessness.
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