         Age UK Milton Keynes has been working with and for older people in the borough of Milton Keynes since 1978. Around 10,000 older people take advantage of our services in Milton Keynes every year and this number is constantly growing. On 19th April 2010 Age Concern Milton Keynes became one of the first 25 Age Concern's in the country to join the Age UK partnership and is now known as "Age UK Milton Keynes". More about Age UK Milton Keynes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderFamily Support Group
The aim of the group is to provide advice, information and support to persons and their relatives who have or suspect they have ADD/ADHD and to promote public awareness about the condition. ADHD support Milton Keynes Contact the ElderlyThe simple idea – that makes a big difference
 Contact the Elderly is a national charity founded in 1965. Our aim is to relieve loneliness amongst elderly people by creating small groups of volunteer drivers and hosts who organise outings for Sunday afternoon tea once a month at a host's home.Contact the Elderly Powerful InformationSupporting Practical Grassroots Initiatives
Powerful Information is a local charity working to empower communities in low income countries to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice and reduce the impact of environmental degradation. We work with and through local partners to provide education and training, and we support practical grassroots initiatives that build social capital, promote social justice and raise public awareness of important social and environmental issues. Powerful Information Friends of Milton Keynes Hospital & Community Our charity has been working in Milton Keynes Hospital since 1979, when we founded the organisation as ‘The League of Friends of Milton Keynes Hospital.' We are always looking to welcome new members to become “Friends” as volunteers and committee members. Friends of Milton Keynes Hospital |
Nightstop MK
The Volunteer Centre, Milton Keynes has been supporting not for profit groups in Milton Keynes since 1976. We provide an essential service to these organisations in the recruitment of volunteers. This week we are focusing on one particular organisation - Nightstop, MK. They are currently looking for Volunteer Nightstop Hosts who can provide a young homeless person a room in their own home, breakfast and an evening meal and the opportunity to bathe & wash. Milton Keynes Council have set up the Nightstop Host scheme whose aim is to provide supportive accommodation in a homely environment for homeless young people, who are 16 and 17 years old until their housing situation is resolved. The young person will be placed with a host for 1 - 28 days whilst mediation takes place between the young person and their family to assess whether they are able to return to live in the family home. There are many reasons why a young person may be unable to live at home with their family these include: Relationship breakdown with parents Bereavement of parent(s) Parents in prison Risk of harm at home Young person displays challenging behaviour Family homelessness Parents have mental health issues Parents drug and/or alcohol abuse Whilst the young person is living with a host they will have someone to support them. Milton Keynes Council staff will help with any problems and make sure that the young person is happy, safe and that their needs are fully met. All the young people will be encouraged to be in education, training or employment. Volunteer Nightstop Hosts will have round the clock access to staff in the event of an emergency involving the young person and receive training. Staff will also assist hosts to devise a fair house rule when a young person is placed with them. It is particularly important that potential hosts are checked carefully for their suitability to carry out this role. Obviously a criminal record check will be carried out on all household members over the age of 18. However vetting is not just about criminal records it also involves interviews, home visits, medical checks and references. Although this process may seem lengthy it is essential that these checks are carried out in order to: Protect a client group who are vulnerable Protect Nightstop, MK staff and hosts Deter people who might wish to take advantage of vulnerable young people Details of two referees should be provided, one from someone familiar with the host's household and the other from an employer, or similar. For couple households, three references are required, one for each person and one for the household. To register your details for the above role contact us on 01908 662744 or at enquiries@volunteermk.org.uk For more information and advice about other voluntary roles come along to one of the following drop-in sessions or ring us on the number above to arrange an advice session. Wolverton, Town Hall, Creed Street Tuesday 10am - 12pm Netherfield, Woughton Parish Council, Farthing Grove Wednesday 10am - 12pm Olney, Olney Centre, High Street Thursday 10am - 12pm Central Milton Keynes, Acorn House, Midsummer Boulevard Thursday 10am - 12pm Bletchley, Unity Cyber Centre, Queensway Friday 1pm - 3pm Back to Community Channel Homepage |
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