Archived project
This project is no longer delivered by Volunteering Matters, but we have kept this page as part of our archive to share learning and impact. If you are interested in discussing this work or exploring similar opportunities, please get in touch with our Partnerships team.
Getting Together Matters
- Virtual Activities online, by phone & post
- For people over 50’s who would like more engagement with others during the week
- Supporting wellbeing, physical activities, social & learning
The Getting Together Matters service operates non geographically, delivering online, phone and postal services to keep older people connected. We offer a volunteer supported model, creating a cost efficient & sustainable service with possibilities of user led activities.
This flexible way of serving communities offers chat groups, exercise, creative pursuits, quizzes, singing and live cooking demos!
The service caters to individual needs and places people together easily & safely. If people feel they would like more interaction with others during the week, we provide safe and easy options for people across the UK.
- Building confidence, connection, meaningful engagement
- Peer support from older people directly leading change
- Reduce social isolation and loneliness
- Improve mental and physical health
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I’ve met people from different parts of the country who I now feel are friends and just someone to talk to.
– A member of Getting Together Matters
Resources
Downloads
More about Getting Together Matters
Find out more about our work producing creative activities and support for over 50s to reduce isolation by phone, post and online.
Links
Activity packs
Download our free activity packs for people over 50.
Creative Writing Packs
Our creative writing packs offer are free down download.
Get in touch
This project is no longer operating but if you would like to chat about its impact contact us.
Contact Shereen
T: 07469 851886
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