You can make a difference right now
• Be a star - get in touch with a with a neighbour, older friend or relative or who might
• be alone this Christmas
• Donate now - your gift will help WRVS to reach more older people
• Volunteer with us - help older people all year round
• e-mail your MP - ask them to support our campaign.

Other ways to be a star this Christmas
• Buy a star badge - available at WRVS hospital shops
• Send a star - send us a message and we will put it on a star and
• display it in one of our community centres
• Create your own star - give it to someone who will be alone this Christmas.

Think of small things you could do to make a difference - it only takes a few minutes to brighten up someone’s day

•	No time to spare?	Talk to your neighbours, particularly those who you know live alone, and keep in touch with friends and family.
	One minute	Write an extra Christmas card and post it to an elderly neighbour.
	Ten minutes	Buy an extra present this year and donate it to your local community centre or sheltered housing.
	40 minutes	Offer to put up some decorations or wrap a few presents for someone who finds it hard to do fiddly jobs.
	One hour	Do you know someone who is going to be alone in Christmas week. Drop in for a chat or invite them over for Christmas lunch – it could be the only Christmas meal they have.
	One day	Make your new years resolution for 2006 - help older people near you as a WRVS volunteer.