Guernsey Voluntary Service - Latest news from GVS

JDC Bumper Easter Raffle

6/5/2020

Our Bumper Easter Raffle was abruptly halted by Covid19 and the subsequent lockdown BUT in true GVS spirit, this has not stopped our Jubilee Day Centre Manager, Josie continuing to try to raise funds. She says -
"We were very grateful that Butterfield Bank and HSBC stepped in and helped us to sell raffle tickets once the Day Centre was closed so that we were still able to raise some money. They have also won some prizes and collected them from outside the porch here at Jubilee. The prizes won by our clients will be delivered to them during this week."
As you can see, we really are trying to "carry on regardless" but within the social distancing rules. It is not easy but we continue to deliver Meals on Wheels, keep in touch with our volunteers and clients and we are so looking forward to welcoming them all back to the Day Centres when it is safe to do so. Stay safe and well everyone.

Russels Day Centre February 2020 School Visit

1/5/2020

Before Lockdown.......

1/5/2020

Before Lockdown seems a long way in the past - but just to remind you of fun times, hopefully coming again soon, The Russels and Jubilee regularly have students on works' experience and it's such a mutually beneficial initiative, as you can see by the lovely gift recently received from Molly and Emily.

GVS during the Covid19 crisis

24/4/2020

Dear Volunteers
What strange times we find ourselves in. I have heard that it has been likened to the occupation! Though I would not know about that, as my Mother who was here was a mere babe in arms. Nowadays we have access to news from around the world, as a constant stream of information, so we are not that cut-off, in fact I think possibly we may listen to the news on Coronavirus too much for our own state of mind. Now that people have stopped stock piling food and more importantly toilet paper, we cannot really complain about shortages, as none of us is going to starve to death. That said, if you are aware of anyone needing MOW then a referral can be made via a health professional, see below (Looking for Help). To be appearing in the Guernsey Press shortly.
Sadly, our Day Centres will remain closed for the foreseeable future as our clients are in the at-risk group. We will be guided by Public Health as to when it is safe for us to open again.
I would like to thank all our volunteers on MOW for their support through these unprecedented times. Please follow our guidelines when delivering meals.

Keep your social distance unless you need to go inside because of the clients’ lack of mobility.

Use the hand sanitiser, wipes and spray provided.
Wash hands as soon as you get home.
Do not forget your friendly interrogation of the clients. I have had reports back that they enjoy the little chats with you.

To our Day Centre volunteers who are calling the clients to make sure that they have everything they need and to hear a friendly voice. Thank you.
To the Day Centre staff Denise, Julie, Dani, Theresa, and Josie for calling the clients and Pam for sending out Newsletters. Thank you.
To the staff in the office, Sandra for keeping everything running smoothly and dealing with the influx of applications for volunteering. Sandy and Niki, our MOW coordinators, for stepping up to the mark with organising the extra rounds and additional COVID-19 volunteers. To Josie, JDC Manager, who has accepted the alternative role as woman Friday in the office and more importantly receiving the meals, which are now delivered to Jubilee, and distributing to the volunteers at a safe distance. To Chris and Digimap for the printout of maps for all the MOW clients, which makes life easier for our stand-in volunteers. Finally, Bill who is cleaning the MOW cars, making sure they have full tanks and for running the empty food boxes back up to the hospital. THANK YOU.
All of you, Volunteers and Staff, make me very proud to be GVS Manager and I thank you and applaud you.
Keep safe and keep sane.

Looking for help?

If you are unable to cook or don’t have a regular hot meal and would benefit from Meals on Wheels a referral can be made via a health professional by emailing: HSCresource.referralsacs@gov.gg or tel 725241 (ext 3313)
If you need some groceries delivered, then call St John on 742147
If you need your medication collected and delivered to your home, contact St John on 742147
If you are feeling lonely and isolated contact St John Caring Caller line on 720088
If you are a carer and need some support call 07781 444488

If you are suffering domestic abuse call SAFER on 721999, email enquiries@safer.gg or www.safer.gg
If you are grieving contact The Guernsey Bereavement Service, email manager@gbs.org.gg or call 257778

February 2020 photos

17/2/2020

January 2020 photos

21/1/2020

Transport Administrator Paid Position

8/5/2019

Transport Administrator

We are looking for someone to fill the role of GVS Transport Administrator. This is a salaried position.
Job specification

To organise all GVS transport for clients to and from the two GVS day centres (Jubilee and Russels)
To liaise between volunteer minibus and private car drivers regarding their availability for duties
To compile rotas for drivers and communicate the rotas to drivers
To organise new drivers as needed
To liaise with new clients if transport is needed
To cover any last minute driver cancellations, if unable to cover from volunteer drivers, drive GVS minibus or own car to transport clients
Other administrative tasks as needed within the Day Centres

Requirements

Have a good telephone manner with good communication skills.

Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and e mail).

Hold a driving licence and have use of a car to use, if required, to transport clients.

Hours – minimum requirement of 10 hours per week with additional hours as and when needed. Normal hours would be Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 11:00 but flexible times and some duties could be done from home if required.

To apply or for more information please contact GVS Manager, Mandy Le Bachelet on 247518 or email gvs.manager@cwgsy.net
Closing date for applications is May 31st 2019.

Meals on Wheels Co Ordinator Job Share - Salaried position

15/3/2019

Mad Hatters Tea Party

25/4/2018

What a successful Mad Hatters Tea Party we had on the 24th March 2018. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped setup the Jubilee Day Centre, it looked truly wonderful. To Carolle Rowson and her catering team. To Val Kilby for running the bric-a-brac, Pam Davey the Mad Hatter and her craft table, Claire Winter for the flora decorations and Jeanette Fattorini and Josie Breton for the Hat Salon and the ladies who walked around showing them off. Not forgetting Leslie Morris for helping to organise.
A special thank you to the young ladies who dressed up as characters from Alice in Wonderland, they looked brilliant.
We raised a wonderful £1250, so once again thank you to all who came and helped out.

GVS General Meeting Wednesday 16th May 2018

25/4/2018

All members are warmly invited to the GVS General Meeting on Wednesday 16th May 2018 at 12pm, which will be held at the Vale Douzaine Room. After the meeting a light lunch consisting of a chicken salad and either a glass of wine or a soft drink and coffee will be served at a cost of £7.50. Please email gvs.admin@cwgsy.net or call Sandra Collins on 247518 if you are attending and if you would like lunch.

If you haven't been before, this an opportunity to meet up with fellow GVS volunteers and GVS Directors. The proceedings start off with a welcome from Chairman Ross Paisley followed by yours truly Mandy Le Bachelet with the GVS Managers Report. Be warned last year I had a water pistol to wake up anyone who falls asleep! We then have a brief report from Alderney on what has gone on over there in the last year. Those attending will then have the opportunity to 'Ask The Chairman' so if you have any burning issues regarding the GVS this is your chance to air them.

Our Patron, Lady Corder, will then be presenting the 10 year Long Service Certificates to the well deserving volunteers.
left Lady Corder at the 2017 GM
presenting Dee Blackburn with her 10 year cert.
And finally, Any Other Business. By this time you will be looking forward to your glass of wine and chicken salad!

We hope to see as many of you as possible, so until then A la perchoine.