Liz Kent Community Volunteers Time Bank Coordinator · Liz Kent. Community Volunteers Time Bank . Coordinator. Age Concern Bromley - Enabling independence. C o m m u n i t y . V l

Liz KentCommunity Volunteers Time Bank

Coordinator

Age Concern Bromley - Enabling independence

Community

Volunteers Time

Bank

CVTB at the HEART of all our services – connecting people and communities CVTB at the HEART of all our services – connecting people and communities

CVTB at the HEART of all our services – connecting people and communities

Corporate social responsibility

Social Capital

Building Communities

> a different way of volunteering <

Civic Engagement



2009 / 2010•28,000 hours

donated by CVTB members

•1,441 skill swaps carried out




1 HOUR = 1TIME CREDIT

1 HOUR = 1TIME CREDIT



CVTB members are...




Outcome

Activity

improved levels of activity & sense of purpose

greater opportunities for practical engagement

enhanced self confidence, well being & quality of life

increased engagement with life + their local community

increased numbers of older people living independently

admissions avoidance; last minute, intensive support

reduced reliance on health & social care systems

being supported & supporting other people participating in interest groupstransport to events or appointmentshelp with nutrition / meal preparationCompanionship

supported in own home re practical help making a positive contribution by helping to shape services (co- production)contact with CVTB members and ACB staffregaining confidence in using public transport again

Outcomes Enabling Independence

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Liz Kent Community Volunteers Time Bank Coordinator · Liz Kent. Community Volunteers Time Bank . Coordinator. Age Concern Bromley - Enabling independence. C o m m u n i t y . V l