CHOLSEY VOLUNTEERS

We aim to provide support to the elderly and vulnerable in Cholsey through our network of volunteers.

We offer various services including a volunteer driving service, essential shopping requests, prescription pick ups, befriending, a weekday hot meals on wheels service, advocacy support and can cover various other adhoc requests.:

·         Prescription pickups on Thursdays from Rowlands Pharmacy. Please call 01491 714050 before 11am to request your pickup.

·         Meals on foot service Monday – Friday. This service is available for anyone who is finding cooking for themselves difficult and would appreciate a hot meal delivered at lunchtime. (A small charge is made for this service).

·         Lifts to essential medical appointments at nearby medical centres as well as longer journeys to Oxford and Reading. Please call 01491 714050 allowing as much notice as possible to book your driver. (A small charge is made for this service).

·         Shopping service for those who are unable to get to the shops.

·         Dog walking/adhoc odd jobs.

·         Befriending – do you or anyone you know who might benefit from a daily or weekly telephone call from one of the friendly befriending team?

·         Food bank – we offer out essential food supplies to those in need on a regular or adhoc basis.

·         Community Larder - we operate a subscription based community larder every Wednesday afternoon between 3.00pm and 6.00pm.

·         Treat bags – do you know of any elderly resident of Cholsey who might benefit from receiving a treat bag each week which includes an entertainment pack, fresh cake and treats as well as a friendly doorstep chat. Please let us know.

 If you are anyone you know could benefit from this service please call the helpline on

01491 714050 or email cholseyhelp@gmail.com 

 We are especially in need of the following volunteer services: 

·         Car drivers willing to take individuals to essential medical appointments. Full guidance will be given.

·         Cake makers who can bake fresh cakes ready to be delivered out in our treat bags each week.

If you would like to volunteer to support any of the above services, please call

01491 714050 or email cholseyvolunteers@gmail.com

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or visit our website www.cholseyvolunteers.org