Larkhall & District Volunteer Group (LDVG)'s aim is to promote the well being of the 55+ community in South Lanarkshire. We do this through reducing physical and social isolation, increasing health and well being and offering a variety of volunteering opportunities.
The difference we make by offering these services addresses the needs of the local community, in particular the growing issue of people living longer, increase in the number of life-restricting health conditions people live with, increases in loneliness and isolation, and increased poverty within our community. Members of the community experiencing social isolation and loneliness can be left feeling vulnerable which often leads to poor physical and mental health. By attending our activities, members of the community feel connected to others, enjoy improved physical and mental health, have access to support and other services when required and a decrease in social isolation and loneliness. We regularly evaluate our activities and ask our members for feedback, so we are able to evidence the impact we are having in these areas.
In order to meet our objectives, LDVG offer a variety of services and activities. We are open to the whole community, with a focus on the older population. We have approximately 350 members and 70 volunteers. We offer:
We work closely with partners to maximise the impact of our combined resources. This assists us keeping abreast of the changing needs of the community and encourages collaborative solutions.
We sit on a number of networks and forums to ensure our members voices are heard in community decision making. Most recently, we are a lead organisation in the Larkhall Community Network which formed to tackle covid support and is now focussed on longer term community support.
An exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join a team with a proven record of positive community impact. We are recruiting a Finance...
An exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join a team with a proven record of positive community impact. We are recruiting a Trustee ...