Volunteers needed to be Coronavirus Community Angels
Volunteers are being sought in Welshpool to help mobilise support for those in voluntary quarantine during the Coronavirus crisis.
With voluntary quarantine and self-isolation for the over-70s now upon us there is a proposal to launch a Welshpool Community Angels group and volunteers are being sought from every area of Welshpool.
The Group is being co-ordinated by County Councillor Graham Breeze, The Rev Steve Willson on behalf of Welshpool Churches and Anne Wilson, Interim Welshpool Town Clerk.
“Anyone self-isolating needs the security of knowing that someone is available by phone or email who can, if need be, act as a link with the outside world,” said Councillor Breeze.
“Nobody should be suffering in lonely silence, or unable to have essential supplies delivered, because they can’t leave their home.
“Community Angels should ideally be people who are fit and well, and who are willing to have their phone number and email address made available to everyone in their allocated area.
“They will keep a note of those in isolation, and be willing to deliver leaflets to homes and make occasional calls to check all is well. If there are local needs to be met such as shopping or collecting prescriptions, they will liaise with volunteer shoppers.
“If there are other needs going unmet, they may help source the appropriate advice or help, and check that it has been received.
“If you think you can help please email or call one of the following contacts and leave your contact details”:
Tel: 01938 553164
Cllr.graham.breeze@powys.gov.uk
Tel: 01938 553780
anne@welshpooltowncouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 07936 873822
A Facebook group and email address will be set up in due course.
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