|  Volunteer Centre Sedgefield Borough, which is part of an independent voluntary organisation (CAVOS) provides information about different organisations looking for volunteers. We can also support people who volunteer and provide training opportunities for volunteers.
Benefits of volunteering can include having fun and meeting new people, gaining experience, learn new skills or contributing to your community. We currently have over 200 volunteering opportunities on our database including:-
 Administration, Befriender, Bingo Caller, CAB Advisor, Child Care Assistant, Citizen Advocate, Drop in Centre Helper, First-Aider, Fundraiser, Furniture Scheme Helper, Gardener, Home Risk Assessor, Mentor, Minibus Driver, Receptionist, Shop Assistant, Trustee, Youth Worker and many more.
To arrange an informal chat about these or other volunteering options, please call Sharon Vasey on 01388 811 115.
LOCAL PEOPLE URGED TO RETURN UNWANTED HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE EQUIPMENT
Local people are being encouraged to return equipment that they no longer require or use to the County Durham and Darlington Home Equipment Loans Service.
The Home Equipment Loans Services (HELS) is a countywide service, which provides equipment on loan to children and adults of all ages with illness and / or disabilities who  
require equipment to help with their nursing, social and rehabilitation care. Last year HELS delivered 57,000 pieces of equipment which included beds, hoists, mobility, toileting and bathing aids.
Paul Allison, manager of the HEL Service, said: “The service provided by the Home Equipment Loans team is vital in helping people to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes.
“We want local people to help us by telling us if they or a relative have been loaned equipment that they no longer need or use.
“We will then arrange collection and ensure that the equipment is loaned to other people who are in need of it.”
Contact the Home Equipment Loans Service on 01388 812 812
(between 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday) or write to:
HELS, Unit 28, Enterprise City, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 6JF.
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