Voluntary/Statutory Organisations

“Very Helpful and Welcoming.”

“Because I am always ridiculously busy the current arrangement of ringing me when a suitable volunteer presents themselves suites my needs very well. Thank you.”

“The services the V.C provides are at the right level for our organisation.”

Members of the public/visitors to the V.C.

“The info I was given was very helpful and it has encouraged me more to volunteer.”

“Friendly, welcoming staff, very helpful.”

“Found in Yellow Pages, very helpful.”

V.C. Volunteers

“It has given me a useful insight into how the voluntary sector works.”

“I learned some practical skills related to my studies which I couldn’t learn from university.”

“I found the support received very valuable and ever present. Access to the training courses have been informative and educational.”

Helpmates Householders' comments

“I like the system and they care for the elderly.”

“Any help, however small, is greatly appreciated. Delighted with the work done.”

“They worked hard and did a great job. I would recommend the m to anyone.”

“We were so pleased to see the volunteers. They helped us over and above our expectations. Many thanks.”

Helpmates Volunteers

“I can understand why householders worry about their gardens. I am content to know that we have helped.”

“Liking to Garden equals Time To Garden, plus helping people who wish they could garden but can’t.”

“I’m a Helpmates Volunteer because I want to help people stay in their own homes and pass on my horticultural knowledge.”

“I’m at the age when I feel I can give something back but it gives me pleasure anyway to help”