Age Concern NPT Trustee Vacancy

Gwenda Thomas AM for the Neath Constituency has been asked to help Age Concern Neath Port Talbot’s search for a new trustee.

‘They are looking for an additional representative on their board, particularly from the Pontardawe area, to help represent the elderly members of our diverse local community’ advised Mrs. Thomas.

‘Ann Collins and her team organise a fantastic service for our pensioners in Neath and the surrounding areas with projects such as the Social Rehabilitation and Befriending scheme, and promoting independence through neighbourliness, with volunteers helping the elderly to get out and about and socialising. A bid to extend this service to cover physical as well as emotional wellbeing is also in the pipeline.’

‘Big Lottery funding has given a huge boost to services over the last few years with a new combined regional application in place to continue their Independent Advocacy provision, something for which I have seen an increasing demand during my time as Neath’s representative within the Welsh Assembly.’

‘These volunteers assist pensioners to deal with a full range of issues and work together with them to gain the confidence to deal with the problems of every day life.'

Mrs Thomas added, ‘I recommend that anyone interested in becoming a trustee or a volunteer should contact the Chief Executive, Ann Collins, for further information. ’

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Contact Details:

Ann Collins
Chief Executive
Age Concern Neath Port Talbot
Niberian House
Monastery Road
Neath Abbey Business Park
West Glamorgan
SA10 7DR

Helpline　 01792 818200
Email Addresses:
ageconcern@neathporttalbot.org.uk for general enquiries