Jason Higgs

PLEASE SIGN UP TO THIS TASK BY MIDDAY ON SUNDAY 4TH APRIL

Please also note that if you sign up YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SPECIFIC SHIFT until a colleague from Swindon Borough Council contacts you directly. And due to the nature of this Community Mission; a lack of vaccine may mean that your shift can be cancelled at any time.

A negative Lateral Flow Test result is also required 72-hours prior to volunteering. Information about this will be given closer to the time via email.

We have been asked to help out and provide support at our local Covid-19 vaccination centre at STEAM. Can you spare a few hours to help out? If you can - please have a look at the shifts below and make a comment (below) as to which one suits you:

Car Park Marshals (this role will be outdoors).

Monday 12th April 08:00-13:30 or 13:00-18:30

Tuesday 13th April 08:00-13:30 or 13:00-18:30

Wednesday 14th April 08:00-13:30 or 13:00-18:30

Thursday 15th April 08:00-13:30 or 13:00-18:30

Friday 16th April 08:00-13:30 or 13:00-18:30

Saturday 17th April 08:00-13:30 or 13:00-18:30

Patient Coordinator Volunteers (this role will be indoors)

Monday 12th April 08:00-13:30 or 13:00-18:30

Wednesday 14th April 08:00-13:30 or 13:00-18:30

Friday 16th April 08:00-13:30 or 13:00-18:30

When signing up to this task, your name, contact details and preferred shift will be forwarded onto Swindon Borough Council who will then correspond with you directly.

Please also note that full training and PPE will be provided.

Thank you so much for your help and support with the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

The day centre has been closed through lockdown 3 but is keen to reopen its doors to offer much needed support, once it is safe to do so. With spring in the air, we've been tasked with helping out in the garden. So whether you've got green fingers or just enjoy the outdoors, grab those gardening gloves and sign up today!

It’s our a first task of 2021 for Swindon Night Shelter. Pre-COVID, The Haven was one of our regular venues. We've had lots of fun here, whilst helping out, including celebrating our first birthday!

Please bring gloves, hand sanitiser, antibacterial wipes and a face covering to this task. Please note that the maximum number of volunteers allowed at this task is eight and therefore please DO NOT turn up if you have not signed up beforehand.

GoodGym were happy to return to Margaret Matthew’s Court once more, to help spruce up the gardens which were set on a little river and next to woodland.

Jason, Becky, Stuart and Helen were joined by some of the residents who came out to help and chat...Ms S told us how happy she was to go the dentist (delayed due to Covid) and get her new teeth at last! Ms P also helped us as we dug the lovely new raised allotment bed and planted lettuce, herbs, radish and even garlic. Jason and Becky sorted out the garden near the social area and Stuart planted up the pots by reception.

Mr J also came outside and pointed out the roses for pruning and showed us round his garden and compost area. Lots more work to be done, so sure we’ll be back to help out soon.