Volunteering with parkinsons

Helen71

Hi
I am 48 and have had parkinsons for 8 yrs. I am at the point where I need something to do as getting up everyday to nothing is starting to get me depressed. I don't drive and there are no support groups for young onset near me (bridgwater), l worked in retail all my life but had to give up due to bad back and my pd. I am still mobile and need something to fill my days. Any one out there that can help me 

buzzer

@Helen71
contact your local volunteer centre for volunteering opportunities, they will often help with transport too.
 

Antonia_Alumni

Hi @Helen71

Thank you for sharing this with us. How are you doing today?

I am glad you are looking into volunteering, i really enjoy volunteering when i can. We have some volunteering opportunities you may be interested in and we some advice and tips on volunteering to develop your skills. If you have further questions, please let us know.

Helen71

I would like to work in a shop as this is what I have always done. Is there anyway if a position comes up in bridgwater or raunton you could letm e kno. Im fullt flexabe  

atlas46

Hi @helen73

You would be an outstanding volunteer with your background.

Try these charity shops all in Bridgwater.

Barnardo’s Shop tel: 01278 451 569.

St Margaret’s Hospice Shop tel: 01278 458 785.

Scope Shop tel:01278 426 017.

A small wager, the first one you call, will jump for joy that you wish to join them.

Please let us know how you get on.