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What planet are Age UK on....

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jinglbellsfrocks Sun 07-Feb-16 13:25:25

That's a good idea! You could at least suggest that.

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thatbags Sun 07-Feb-16 13:24:07

Tell them they need someone to look after their website. If you're good at stuff like that, perhaps that could be your volunteering role.

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jinglbellsfrocks Sun 07-Feb-16 13:23:59

That is dreadful! shock. Definitely send a reply.

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Elegran Sun 07-Feb-16 13:21:58

Yes, point out that they need to update their stock reply ("just press this button, no need to think . . .") after mentioning things like Christmas which have - surprise surprise - a use-by date. It would only take a minute to swop in one about, say, Easter, that they had prepared earlier. You can quote any of this post that takes your fancy - there's no copyright.

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Charleygirl Sun 07-Feb-16 13:18:19

Anya that is appalling and words fail me. I would be inclined to reply asking her if she does realise we have moved on from Christmas. I may buy cards early to save money but I do not write them quite so early.

Once a year I attend a series of lectures locally and each time (x2) I have signed up with Age UK who have a stall set up offering my services- maybe taking somebody to the local supermarket or the library. I cannot walk far but I can drive and I am quite happy to make a cup of tea and have a chat. Nobody bothered to get back to me so in future they can whistle if looking for volunteers in this area.

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Anya Sun 07-Feb-16 12:56:28

I emailed Age UK a few days ago about volunteering opportunities in my area. This is the reply I've just received....is it me hmm

"Thank you so much for taking the time to contact Age UK about volunteering. We really appreciate it.

Sadly, around 60% of people in the UK aged over 65 aren't expecting festive happiness to be part of their Christmas this year. Your vital support will mean we can reach out to many more lonely older people.

We are very lucky to have received a huge number of volunteering offers recently, but this does mean it might take us a little longer than we'd like to get back to you, unfortunately.

We'll let you know about volunteering opportunities in your area as soon as we can. We would also encourage you to consider informal opportunities to help with social isolation in your area. This could be as simple as asking a neighbour round for a mince pie, writing someone's Christmas cards for them, or taking someone in later life Christmas shopping.

In the meantime, you might like to have a look at Your Time - the Age UK volunteer magazine we send twice a year to our volunteers - or join our campaign to tackle loneliness.

Thank you once again for offering to support Age UK - we simply couldn't help so many people love later life without our volunteers.

Very best wishes"

And it was signed by the Head of Volunteering in the UK

Should I reply and point out it's February? ....but it doesn't inspire confidence does it?

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