Hayling Care Home celebrates dedicated volunteers during Volunteers Week
Residents and staff at Wimborne Care Home are proudly celebrating the incredible contribution of their volunteers as part of this year’s Volunteers Week, recognising the time, kindness and friendship they bring to the home throughout the year.
Volunteers play a vital role in enriching life at Wimborne; supporting activities, spending one to one time with residents, sharing skills and hobbies and helping to create a warm and vibrant community. Their generosity makes a meaningful difference to residents’ wellbeing, helping to reduce loneliness, encourage social connection and bring fresh experiences to daily life.
Stephen Stace, Peri General Manager for Wimborne Care Home said; ‘Our volunteers are truly invaluable. They give their time so generously and bring energy, compassion and companionship to our residents. Whether they are helping with activities, chatting over a cuppa or simply offering a listening ear they help Wimborne feel even more like home. We are incredibly grateful for everything that they do.’
Residents have enjoyed a wide range of volunteer supported activities over the past year, from musical performances and gardening projects to reminiscence sessions, pet visits and community events. The relationships formed between residents and volunteers often become treasured friendships, benefitting everyone involved.
To mark Volunteers Week, residents and staff have come together to thank volunteers with some cheery plants and special certificates.
Nikki Shepherd, Home Services Advisor said ‘Volunteers bring something unique to our home Wimborne. Their commitment, warmth and willingness to make a difference have a lasting impact on residents, relatives and staff alike. Volunteers’ week is the perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate these remarkable individuals.’
Wimborne Care Home welcomes enquiries in anyone interested in volunteering and becoming part of their caring community. h offering a few hours a month or sharing a skill or interest, volunteers can make a real difference to the lives of older people. For further information please call or email; 02392 467369 or [email protected].
Wimborne care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Wimborne provides residential and dementia care for 47 residents from respite care to long term stays.