RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People

Organisation

Description

RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, is the UK's leading sight loss charity. We offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. We raise awareness of the experiences of blind and
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Key words
Advice
Campaigning
Computers and mobile phones
Health and Wellbeing
Long Term Conditions
Everyone
Adults
Caregivers
Disabilities
Families
Older People
Areas covered
Gateshead Wide

Telephone Group Facilitator Volunteer - RNIB

Volunteering opportunities

Description of volunteer role

Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? We need you to facilitate our weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the
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Areas covered
Gateshead Wide

Volunteer with the National Childbirth Trust (NCT)

Volunteering opportunities

Description of volunteer role

Volunteers needed for growing community initiative! Local NCT groups and activities are an essential part of what we do. They provide warm, friendly, non-judgemental support to all parents, improving wellbeing and reducing isolation. As a Community
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Areas covered
Gateshead Wide

The Palomino Trust

Organisation

Description

Providing Kinship and a Safe Environment For Healing Based in the beautiful North East of England. . . Our Aim is to improve the health and emotional wellbeing of those suffering from mental health conditions, trauma and bereavement, using evidence
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Key words
Animals / Pets / Wildlife
Outdoor Activities
Health and Wellbeing
Long Term Conditions
Mental Health
Caregivers
Areas covered
Gateshead Wide
High Spen
Highfield
Rowlands Gill
Swalwell
Winlaton

Creative Peer-Led Group

Description

Our Creative Gateshead Safe Space group connects people struggling with their mental health to a network of support, with bi-weekly hosted and peer-lead sessions surrounding art-based activities designed to help you build better coping strategies to
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Key words
Help and Support
Advice
Arts / Crafts / Photography
Health and Wellbeing
Long Term Conditions
Mental Health
Support for groups
Everyone
Adults
Children
Families
LGBTQIA+
Men
Older People
Students
Women
Young People

Areas Covered

Gateshead Town Centre
Gateshead Wide

COMMUNITY MARKET @ The Winlaton Centre

Events and Activities

Description

THIS IS NOT A FOOD BANK, IT IS A SOCIAL SUPERMARKET OFFERING AFFORDABLE FOOD FOCUSING ON REDUCING FOOD WASTE AND PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING Markets are Tuesday and Saturday 10.30 - 12.30 Open to anyone living in NE21 Our Volunteers collect food from
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Key words
Money Matters
Food / Cooking / Nutrition
Everyone
Adults
Families
Areas covered
Winlaton

Badminton @Winlaton Centre (Monday)

Events and Activities

Description

A badminton group held at the winlaton Centre. Please contact the center for details and to join the group. Monday 8pm-10pm Tuesday 8.30pm - 9.30pm
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Key words
Sport
Keep Fit / Exercise
Areas covered
Winlaton

Drop-in Advice sessions @Winlton Centre

Events and Activities

Description

Free confidential, impartial and independent advice and information - with Citizens Advice Gateshead. Tuesday drop in 10.00 - 12.00 Thursday Drop-in 1.00 - 3.00 Get help with: Claiming benefits like universal benefits making appeals against decisions
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Key words
Help and Support
Advice
Education / Training / Employment
Housing
Money Matters
Everyone
Adults
Areas covered
Winlaton