Many individuals and
groups have benefited over the first year. Below is an attempt to show
you some of the things that are easier to measure and show off some of
the positive comments we have had about our centre and the services we
provide to the community.
WHAT’S
GOOD ABOUT VOLUNTEERING AT ST JOHN'S
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·
Meeting
people from different backgrounds
·
Serving
the community
·
Brand new
building with loads of potential
·
Making
plans
·
Being part
of a group serving the community
·
Motivating
yourself
·
Getting
involved in the community
Comments from a volunteers meeting Jan 2002 |
Volunteer’s lunch at St John’s
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Most of our volunteers and committee come from
outside the Newlands area, but this allows for a strong committee, free
of local politics. Our aim is to plan for a sustainable future.
Our vision is to set up a charitable trust, which
is happening as we write this report.
We always welcome local people’s involvement in the
centre, from day to day volunteering, on the management committee, or as
trustees.
An average
week in the life of the centre
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MONDAY
v
Carers and toddlers (CATs)
v
Luncheon club
v
Keep fit
TUESDAY
v
Practical Writing class
WEDNESDAY
v
Stress Management class
THURSDAY
v
Interior Design
v
GCSE English & Maths
v
Bingo
v
Keep fit
v
Bowls
FRIDAY
v
CATs
v
Friday Social Club for the over 40s
v
A Benefits advice worker, courtesy of Powerhouse
v
A Credit Union representative
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
v
Church service |
Students on a Bradford College course sponsored by Newlands
Partnership and Yorkshire Forward
Healthy eating initiative by Bradford PCT
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