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Halesworth Volunteer Centre

Coronavirus Support

WE ARE PROVIDING URGENT TRANSPORT, MEDICATION RUNS & SHOPPING REQUESTS.

Volunteers make regular phone calls to more than 70 people who live alone to double check they have everything they need, answer any queries they may have, but more importantly, enjoy a chat!

Also running a bereavement and counselling service, and launching a book exchange.

General Details

Volunteer Centre, Befriending Service and Community Car Service. Our volunteers help with shopping, transport, dog walking, etc.

We also run a non-profit making service offering photocopying for Registered Charities and Voluntary Organisations.

Who to contact

Name: Tracy Gardner
Position: Manager
Telephone: 01986 875600. Monday to Thursday 10am - 3pm, Friday 10am - 1.00pm
01986 874290 Community Car Service Monday - Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm
Email: tracy.gardner@halesworthvc.co.uk
Website: http://www.halesworthvc.co.uk
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Additional contact

Name: Karen Kerridge
Position: Volunteer Support Worker
Telephone: 01986 874290 / 875600
Email: karen.kerridge@halesworthvc.co.uk

Where to go

Name: Halesworth Volunteer Centre
Address: Waveney Local Office
London Road
HALESWORTH
Suffolk
Postcode: IP19 8LW
Area served: Halesworth
Venue Email: tracy.gardner@halesworthvc.co.uk
Venue Website: http://www.halesworthvc.co.uk
Parking details: Limited parking available at offices - car park nearby

Days & Times

Office open: Monday to Thursday 10.00am-3.00pm, Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm. Community Car Service: Monday - Friday 10.00am-1.00pm.

Other details

Age Groups: Adults
Notes: Volunteer centre/community cars for people in Halesworth and surrounding villages. Community cars charge by mile (45p per mile, minimum charge £1.40) Community Car Service 01986 874290 10am-1pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Friday. Answerphone at all other times. Anyone wanting to volunteer locally would be welcomed!
Last Updated: 15/06/2020

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