Ricky has been supported by Halesworth Volunteers (HV) and for almost 10 years has been volunteering for us, helping people with dog walking, gardening, odd jobs and more. Ricky can often be seen walking around Halesworth with Patch, Rufus, Bailey, Aunty and Aubrey, giving their owners the reassurance their dogs have been walked and exercised, even when they can’t manage this themselves.
HV has over 40 years experience of recruiting volunteers to support the local community, supporting vulnerable and isolated people in Halesworth and its surrounding rural villages and ensuring they are able to remain living in their own homes for longer and to live happy and independent lives. Isolation Busters is our award winning befriending programme. Our team of volunteer befrienders support people who are alone, visiting for a cup of tea and a natter, a trip out or attending a social group/activity. This also includes our monthly community lunch, afternoon teas and trips out and about as well as our shopping service for those who need a bit of help. The Community Car Service helps people who are not able to travel independently get to medical appointments and social visits. Our wonderful volunteer drivers always go above and beyond to make sure people get to their appointments on time and home again safely. The Community Larder, in partnership with St Mary’s Church, is a place where people can shop, bring and share food or make a donation. People who are in need can visit for a top up shop, for a small charge per bag. The larder is open to all, with lots of fresh seasonal produce available. Our volunteers also help out with dog walking, odd jobs or a one off garden tidy, and if we cannot help we will find out who can!
Ricky wanted to find a way to help make sure that HV can continue supporting the community and to raise vital funds. On Saturday 29th November he will be bravely taking fundraising to new heights and taking to the skies to do a parachute jump at UK Parachuting in Beccles!
If you would like to support Ricky and HV please make a donation to Falling for Funds. All donations, however big or small, are much appreciated and will make a huge difference. Thank you! www.justgiving.com/campaign/fallingforfunds
