| 11 January 2012
Age UK Northamptonshire offers a Shopping Service in various locations in the county that provides a vital facility to older people who are unable to access the supermarket for various reasons.
Volunteers are being recruited for the Co-Op Supermarket on the corner of Barry Road and the Wellingborough Road in Northampton on Wednesday mornings at 9.30am. The shopping is likely to be finished by 11am -11.30am. Volunteers select the shopping from lists at the supermarket which is left to be delivered by the delivery van later.
Ideally suited to volunteers who live in the locality, the Shopping Service does not demand very much commitment to time or responsibility. However, volunteers should be able to work on their own initiative where alternative items on the shopping list are required. Volunteers should also be able to read and be physically able to reach high and low shelves.
This is a vital service for older people who may be housebound or lack the ability to get to their local supermarket. The service works to strengthen the link between the community and the charity, ensuring we safeguard the older population when they are at their most vulnerable.
For further information, please contact Jo Gunnett, Volunteer Co-ordinator at 31, Billing Road, Northampton or phone 01604 611 200 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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