Hope

In brief, HOPE provides free, independent advocacy support to older people (50+) and carers, helping them have a voice in decisions that affect their lives. The project is delivered in partnership with Age Cymru Dyfed.

Supporting older people is something I am truly passionate about, and with strong connections within our local community, I am excited to see HOPE making a meaningful difference here. I am told that historically raising the profile of HOPE in this area has been challenging, and I am keen to change that. Local groups play such an important role in keeping people connected, active, and confident, and I would be grateful if you could share HOPE with those who might benefit from our support.

In addition to raising awareness of advocacy services, we are also looking to strengthen our team of volunteer advocates. Many members of local groups have a wealth of experience, empathy and communication skills, and even a handful of volunteers can make a huge difference for older people who need help navigating services, speaking up or having their voices heard.

In addition to recruiting and training Independent Volunteer Advocates, we are also looking for Ambassadors for the project. Ambassadors help raise awareness of HOPE and promote the benefits of advocacy within their communities. The role is very flexible, it can be as simple as holding a stock of physical resources and leaflets to share in the local area to attending events and groups to speak about the project. There is no expectation and the level of involvement is entirely up to the volunteer. We provide training for the role, after which the volunteer would become a part of the HOPE team and receive regular updates and development opportunities. I would very much like to have an ambassador in the Llandeilo area, if anyone involved with the Community Hub may be interested in becoming an Ambassador (or an Independent Volunteer Advocate), I would be delighted to hear from them.