Post by Trev Williams on Mar 3, 2008 16:41:14 GMT -1
Volunteer Drivers are needed to help people who are on the Road to Recovery with Mind
Mental health charity, Oxfordshire Mind, is hoping to recruit volunteer drivers for its rural transport service this Spring.
The Charity provides services for people with mental and emotional health problems such as anxiety, bereavement, depression, life crisis, loneliness, recovery from breakdowns, panic attacks, post-natal depression, stress and schizophrenia.
Part of Oxfordshire Mind’s work is to run fifteen good, effective, adult community resource projects for anyone who is experiencing poor mental health. Each project is welcoming and experienced staff are available for individuals to obtain advice and support. The projects have an array of information and leaflets about various aspects of mental health. Refreshments are provided and there is always a chance to meet others and make new friends. Oxfordshire Mind is also keen that individuals have chance to access a range of therapies and creative groups such as massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, yoga, head massage, Chi Gong, meditation, dance, music, creative arts etc. which can greatly improve people’s mental well being.
Spokesperson for Oxfordshire Mind, Nicky Clargo, said “We are concerned that people who live in rural areas may not be aware of our rural transport service and may be missing out on the help and support they need. Often people who live in rural areas feel even more isolated due to infrequent public transport. Others may just need some encouragement when leaving home if there are no bus routes nearby. When someone is feeling very depressed it is often difficult for them to take the first steps to recovery. We hope that by providing this service the road to recovery can seem a more positive experience. We have two buses at present and a fantastic group of volunteer drivers, but we could do with a few more drivers to strengthen the team. The drivers are very much part of Oxfordshire Mind and they are trained to be sensitive to the needs of people with mental or emotional health needs. Some drivers do one or two shifts per week, while others are available just for day trips or as relief drivers. The buses are situated in Kidlington and anyone who is interested in joining us would need to be over the age of 25.”
At present Oxfordshire Mind’s buses provide services in villages surrounding the following towns:
Mondays: Bicester, Kidlington, Henley
Tuesdays: Thame, Wallingford, Wantage
Wednesdays: Abingdon, Didcot, Witney
Thursdays Thame
Fridays Chipping Norton
For more information please call Oxfordshire Mind on 01865 310830 or visit our website www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk
Mental health charity, Oxfordshire Mind, is hoping to recruit volunteer drivers for its rural transport service this Spring.
The Charity provides services for people with mental and emotional health problems such as anxiety, bereavement, depression, life crisis, loneliness, recovery from breakdowns, panic attacks, post-natal depression, stress and schizophrenia.
Part of Oxfordshire Mind’s work is to run fifteen good, effective, adult community resource projects for anyone who is experiencing poor mental health. Each project is welcoming and experienced staff are available for individuals to obtain advice and support. The projects have an array of information and leaflets about various aspects of mental health. Refreshments are provided and there is always a chance to meet others and make new friends. Oxfordshire Mind is also keen that individuals have chance to access a range of therapies and creative groups such as massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, yoga, head massage, Chi Gong, meditation, dance, music, creative arts etc. which can greatly improve people’s mental well being.
Spokesperson for Oxfordshire Mind, Nicky Clargo, said “We are concerned that people who live in rural areas may not be aware of our rural transport service and may be missing out on the help and support they need. Often people who live in rural areas feel even more isolated due to infrequent public transport. Others may just need some encouragement when leaving home if there are no bus routes nearby. When someone is feeling very depressed it is often difficult for them to take the first steps to recovery. We hope that by providing this service the road to recovery can seem a more positive experience. We have two buses at present and a fantastic group of volunteer drivers, but we could do with a few more drivers to strengthen the team. The drivers are very much part of Oxfordshire Mind and they are trained to be sensitive to the needs of people with mental or emotional health needs. Some drivers do one or two shifts per week, while others are available just for day trips or as relief drivers. The buses are situated in Kidlington and anyone who is interested in joining us would need to be over the age of 25.”
At present Oxfordshire Mind’s buses provide services in villages surrounding the following towns:
Mondays: Bicester, Kidlington, Henley
Tuesdays: Thame, Wallingford, Wantage
Wednesdays: Abingdon, Didcot, Witney
Thursdays Thame
Fridays Chipping Norton
For more information please call Oxfordshire Mind on 01865 310830 or visit our website www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk