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Listen again to WRVS spokespeople and volunteers talking about our charity and services that help older people.
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Listen again to WRVS volunteers and staff talk about the launch of our Gold Age campaign on local radio stations.
Four charities; WRVS, Counsel and Care, Age UK Oxfordshire and Independent Age agreed to develop a coalition against loneliness, now called Campaign against loneliness to keep older people connected. Lynne Berry, explains how WRVS would be involved in this exciting initiative.
Lynne Berry and BBC Leicester's Rupal Rajani take up the volunteering challenge at Leicester Royal Infirmary and encourage others to join in.
Listen to Edward Stourton, presenter of Radio 4's Today programme, interview WRVS chief executive Lynne Berry.
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“I’m doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award and wanted to gain some experience in the area that I want to work.”
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Phyllis is normally looked after by Pod, and when he had a stay in hospital she knew they would need help – Volunteer Carole was able to offer them practical help at home.
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