The Buddy Club volunteering scheme involves weekly visits to Willowbrook on Wednesday afteroons. Willowbrook is a home for the elderly who suffer from dementia and require support in everyday life. The club has a simple aim to bridge the gap between the elderly and the younger generation, helping the residents stay in touch with the local community. The main role of the volunteers is to befriend residents but volunteers will also help deliver activities such as quizzes, singing, cake decorating and bingo. To get involved with Buddy Club visit our website: https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/about/community/volunteers/volunteering/buddyclub/ and fill in the 'Sign-up online' form under 'How to get involved.' You will then be added to our emailing list and updated regularly. The residents also love performances and we try to get as many societies and other clubs involved with our project. If you are part of a club or society please don't hesitate to contact us it's a great way not only to bring a smile to someone's face but to practice in front a very eager audience! We will meet volunteers outside the Senate House at 1:45pm on campus before every visit. A 5-minute minibus ride will then be provided for volunteers to Willowbrook. We spend roughly an hour at Willowbrook and then return to campus via minibus by 3:15pm. If you would like to make your own way to Willowbrook, the address is: Willowbrook, Glebe Close, Canley, Coventry, West Midlands CV4 8DJ. Get directions from campus at walkit.com.
