Could you volunteer and support vulnerable people in your community this summer? ☀ Across England, NHS and Care Volunteer Responders (Official) support communities and the NHS flexibly, allowing volunteers to help make a difference in a way suitable for them. Sign up today: orlo.uk/1VpTn

To reduce loneliness in #Cambridge, our team is running a ‘Friendship Table’ every Wednesday 1-3pm at our café in Meadows Community Centre until 4 September for anyone who wishes to have a friendly chat🤝 Well done team - A great idea to help keep people connected ❤

Did you know that we have lunch and social clubs across the country? Our doors are open over the summer holidays to provide a welcoming space for older people to connect with others in their community. Search to see if there is a club near you ➡ orlo.uk/OwvPE

We are now on TikTok! 📣 Give us a follow and get a closer look at the work we do as a charity the only way we know how - through the very faces who help make it all happen 😍✨ orlo.uk/h2dKD

After Jo and Mark received Mark’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, they were recommended our Leicester Forest East dementia support group and since joining, it has become a key part of both of their weeks ❤ Read their full story here: orlo.uk/HoUXp

We’re thrilled to have received a #PowerofMusicFund grant through Music for All UK, to further support our dementia services and bring the joy of music to people living with dementia. Thanks for making this possible❤ The National Academy for Social Prescribing The Utley Foundation Arts Council England MusicforDementia

A huge well done to Alan, one of our NHS and Care Volunteer Responders (Official) from #Holmfirth, who has completed 1,000 medication deliveries! 🤯 We are thrilled to have so many volunteers, like Alan, who dedicate so much of their time to helping others - keep up the great work 💪

Volunteering not only offers companionship for the people we support, but it can also grow meaningful connections for our volunteers too 😍 Read Angela’s full story on how she has made lifelong friends and has discovered a new passion for volunteering ➡ orlo.uk/Lkd76

"Thank you for calling. You have put me in such a good mood!" - Judith Age 78 . Volunteers can provide a listening ear to anyone who needs someone to talk to and provide emotional support of the phone whilst they recover. Royal Voluntary Service

For Senior Sister Michelle at New Cross Hospital in #Wolverhampton, utilising NHS and Care Volunteer Responders (Official) gives her and her team peace of mind 🙌 Find out more about how our volunteers help healthcare professionals across #England access additional support ➡ orlo.uk/YbhtC

We know the value our volunteers bring, but it is always lovely to hear from people like Mandy who see it first-hand 🤩 Huge thank you to our volunteers who support in a hospital setting – you make such a big difference 👏

Want to be part of the Virtual Village Hall by Royal Voluntary Service community? Subscribe to our e-Newsletter and get exclusive updates on upcoming events, special weeks, tutor spotlights, and heartwarming stories from your fellow Virtual Villagers ➡ orlo.uk/a9f6C

Just bought a coffee from Royal Voluntary Service at Freeman Hospital and thoroughly enjoyed it. These people are doing a fantastic job.

Come with us on a prescription delivery! 🚲💊 Volunteering with us lets you give back to your community in a way that suits you. Ready to make a difference? 💙 Sign up now: nhscarevolunteerresponders.org

Our #Doncaster dementia support team and group members enjoyed a special afternoon tea to celebrate the launch of their new piano project, kindly donated by St. Leger Homes. To highlight the service locally, the piano will be displayed in the Doncaster Civic Office. 👏 😍

Introducing the S.O.F.A (Sit On Fitness Apparatus) 🛋 To help people with health condition, We Are Undefeatable and Bill Bailey have created an easy-to-follow routine that can be enjoyed all from the comfort of your home. Ready to start? Get moving today 👉 orlo.uk/5TzUB

As school starts back up again, why not try something new and volunteer alongside your studies? You could gain valuable skills whilst giving back to your community. View flexible opportunities near you: orlo.uk/AgREI and select the ‘under 18’ filter search option🔍

1000 #FirstTimeForEverything events 🤩 Since the launch in 2017, more than 14,722 people have discovered the joy of trying something new which has helped boost their mental health. Huge thanks to players of Postcode Lottery who help make this all possible❤