Parkinson’s UK’s Grimsby support group has issued an urgent appeal for new volunteers. Local residents are encouraged to get in touch if they can spare a few hours each month to ensure the group can continue to support people affected by Parkinson’s.
The group meets monthly and provides information, support, friendship, and activities to local people affected by Parkinson’s, their families and carers. This support group is in urgent need of new volunteer Group Helpers to ensure these meetings, which are a lifeline to many, can continue.
Volunteers can work flexibly yet still have a big impact and will help to ensure those affected by Parkinson’s can continue to attend the Grimsby support group meetings. Even just a few hours each month can help massively – from meeting and greeting new members, to coordinating group activities, there is much to give to and be rewarded from with these roles.
Rose Crawley, Network Support Officer, Parkinson’s UK, said: “The Grimsby support group is a lifeline in the local area for those affected by Parkinson’s, but unless new volunteers step forward people could be left without the support they need. We have a number of different roles available including helping to plan activities, fundraising, producing a newsletter and keeping in touch with our members.
“If you can spare a few hours a month we’d love you to volunteer alongside the amazing people who are part of this group – with your support we really can change lives!”
Fran Sellers, Finance Contact of the Grimsby Support Group, said: “I get to see the positive impact bringing together local people with Parkinson’s and their families for friendship and support really makes.
“I encourage anyone interested in helping to get in touch – volunteering is a great way to meet new people, have new experiences, and will ensure we can keep this vital support available.”
Around 145,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with Parkinson’s, including approximately 252 people in Grimsby alone.
For further details about the volunteering vacancies at the Grimsby support group, contact Rose on rcrawley@parkinsons.org.uk or 0344 225 3634.
