Welcome - Age UK Birmingham Julie Apps Volunteer Co-ordinator

Today Introduction to Age UK Who are Age UK Birmingham How can we help? Why volunteer for Age UK? Volunteering opportunities Volunteer support including expenses, Summary and next action

Some Statistics 2014/ million older people living in poverty in England. £3.7 billion of income-related benefits are unclaimed by pensioners in UK 2014/2015 Age UK in England identified £180m of unclaimed benefits. There are 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by This will soar to 2 million by 2051

Introduction to Age UK? Vision “A world where everyone can love later life” Age UK national Age UK is the country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life.

Age UK Age UK Network Age UK comprises around 170 local Age UK’s reaching most of the UK The Age UK family also includes Age Cymru, Age NI, and Age Scotland Age UK also works abroad supporting vulnerable older people in more than 40 countries Our volunteers Age UK would not be able to function properly without the dedication of the more than 75,000 volunteers.

Age UK Birmingham

Who are Age UK Birmingham? Operate the Birmingham region of Age UK Support over 50’s in Birmingham and surrounding areas with products and services

Age UK Birmingham Our Guiding Principles Mission – To promote the wellbeing of all older people and their carers to make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Who we serve: – Our services are aimed at all older people, their families and carers.

Guiding Principles Our beliefs – A world in which older people flourish is a world in which older people will: – Be equal citizens with equal rights – Have enough money for a secure and decent life, and have access as consumers to the products and services they need at a price they can afford

Guiding Principles Have access to the healthcare and social care they need Have the opportunity to live healthier longer lives and to enjoy a sense of well-being Live in homes and neighbourhoods that are safe and comfortable and which enable them to lead fulfilling lives Have opportunities to participate and contribute as volunteers, active citizens, good neighbours, family members, and workers Enjoy the benefits of longer life, wherever they are in the world.

Products & Services Information & Advice – Free service at point of contact. Benefit advice, Housing, Care packages, Grants, Utilities advice 2014/2015 – Age UK Birmingham helped clients claim £600,000 financial benefit

Products & services Day centres – Oscott, Sutton Coldfield, Harborne – provide lunch club, keep fit classes, entertainment, Dementia care – Seymour care centre offers day-care for dementia suffers

The Seymour Hub

Therapy Pets as Therapy pooch Fluff Fluff joins us once a week for cuddles and treats. Dogs have proven to reduce agitation and increase pleasure just by their presence.

Therapy Shetland ponies visit once every two months. Pony therapy is known to have a positive effect and has also been noted by healthcare professionals as a positive therapy to aid in the reminiscence and communications of people living with dementia.

Product & Services Handyfix – carries out DIY jobs around the house and gardening Mobility aids Insurance – travel &Home Healthy Friends – Lottery funded project working with GPs in East Birmingham to support older people with chronic health conditions.

Product & Services Shops – Perry Barr, Hamstead, Harborne, Acocks Green, Erdington, Stratford Road Nailcare– Nailcare

Why volunteer for Age UK? It’s Fun! Rewarding Reduces Isolation increases confidence Looks good on a CV Enables us to reach more elderly people and deliver our services.

Volunteer Roles Administration support Information & Advice Day centre volunteer Help in our charity shops Shopping/healthy friends service Handyfix Driving donations van

Volunteer Support Meeting with volunteer co-ordinator Induction presentation References to be checked DBS checks prepared by Age UK Meeting/training with line manager Travel expenses paid.

Next Action – if your interested Choose an area of interest to volunteer in. Complete an application form Visit our Kings Heath office with relevant DBS paperwork The volunteer Co-ordinator will provide a brief induction to Age UK Birmingham Specific training for your role will be given by the line managers responsible for each area. A regular review with your line manager will take place Any issues or concerns please call me or grab me

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