Elder Abuse Recovery Service (Sussex)

How can I get support?

If you’d like to find out about the project in Sussex, please contact:

Gail Shanahan

Project Coordinator:

Tel. 0750 882 3975

E-mail: gailshanahan@wearehourglass.org 

 

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Would you like to volunteer with us?

Hourglass are enhancing our community-led services, and we’re therefore looking for volunteers to deliver frontline support to older people. Our volunteers provide a range of support to help those who have experienced abuse or exploitation, as well as any older person who may be at risk. You’ll provide immediate advice and support to older people and those concerned about them, as well proactively helping keep older people safe from harm.  During the lockdown, our volunteers are continuing to provide support to older people remotely, but we will resume in-person support when possible.

We are developing a range of services and activities to promote safer ageing and stop abuse, incorporating prevention, recovery and resilience, including interest-based groups, social events, one-to-one support, and more.  Volunteering roles include:

  • assisting with/hosting coffee mornings or social events

  • facilitating interest groups (e.g. crafts, photography, story-telling, local history, etc)

  • Helpline volunteers

  • raising awareness of the work of Hourglass & issues relating to safer ageing and the abuse of older people

  • providing one-to-one support to an older person in their own home, a community setting or over the phone

  • hosting information stands or pop-up clinics at community venues and events

 

We are looking for people who are passionate about stopping abuse and empowering older people to live well and age safely; who understand the experience of and issues affecting older people; who can demonstrate empathy, patience, sensitivity and resilience; and who can listen and support non-judgementally.

If you match this description, and are over 18 years of age, and can commit to at least an hour a week, we’d love to hear from you. 

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For more information about any of these roles, please contact Gail Shanahan (Project Co-ordinator):

Tel: 07508 823975

Email: gailshanahan@wearehourglass.org.

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