Tag: Link Visiting Scheme

The Link Visiting Scheme is an award-winning charity dedicated to reducing loneliness in  Wokingham Borough. For more than 25 years, they have brought vital, life-enhancing social  connections to older people through regular visits and local community activities. With the  support of over 420 wonderful volunteers, they currently help around 570 people feel valued and connected.       For many, Christmas Day is a day for family, for getting together and celebrating with loved  ones. Sadly, however, for some people, it is a difficult day where isolation, loss and grief are  even more keenly felt.      For the 12th year running, The Link Visiting Scheme is planning to change that story for  older people who are alone.      CEO Marjie Walker said: “If you think you would benefit from some company on the 25th,  ...

Hundreds of people visited Wokingham Town Hall for the most recent Volunteer Recruitment Fair.​ ​ Most of the major local charities were represented, looking for those people with time to spare to help out.  Wokingham Town Mayor Cllr Sally Gurney popped by to lend her support to the event and chatted to all the charities. The variety of organisations meant there would be something to suit everyone.​ ​ The event, which was free to attend, featured:  ∙Link Visiting Scheme (which provides befrienders for elderly people who have become isolated)  ∙The Citizens Advice Bureau (which provides free confidential advice to anyone who needs it)  ∙The Wokingham Transport Scheme (which providers volunteers for transport for medical appointments)  ...

The Link Visiting Scheme is accepting referrals for their Christmas Day event helping bring companionship to those who would otherwise ...