Volunteering

I think that the stories of 14 year old girls were probably from experience. You usually write what you know about .
NannyCl there doesn't have to be touching for someone to claim there was.That's why insurance is important.

sorry missed out why

westendgirl

I think that the stories of 14 year old girls were probably from experience. You usually write what you know about .
NannyCl there doesn't have to be touching for someone to claim there was.That's why insurance is important.

Spot on westendgirl, real life experiences!
I don't know much regards safeguarding issues, so had better leave others to write about those.
I think the OP sounded as though it were probably the health aspect which was concerning them.

I am not technically volunteering but have been unfurloughed from my usual job and have been sent to marshal at a vaccination centre. I spend my 6 hour shift guiding people around the building, cleaning and sanitising the chairs they have been sitting on and generally making sure they are ok. Today I have helped well over 200 people. That is a lot of contact , especially as some of them literally need a helping hand to get around. I , and the rest of us , have masks to wear. No other PPE. I asked about getting vaccinated. Sadly that will only happen if at the end of the day there is any left over. As I do the morning shift (8.00am to 2.00pm) it doesn't look likely to happen. Some of my friends and colleagues who do work the later hours have had the vaccine. Personally speaking, I think we should be vaccinated. As I am almost 66 (next week), I will soon be marshalling my own age group.

6 hours is a long time to be around people not in your bubble. It’s 2 hour shifts here. Haven’t they got enough volunteers?

Lizbethann55

I am not technically volunteering but have been unfurloughed from my usual job and have been sent to marshal at a vaccination centre. I spend my 6 hour shift guiding people around the building, cleaning and sanitising the chairs they have been sitting on and generally making sure they are ok. Today I have helped well over 200 people. That is a lot of contact , especially as some of them literally need a helping hand to get around. I , and the rest of us , have masks to wear. No other PPE. I asked about getting vaccinated. Sadly that will only happen if at the end of the day there is any left over. As I do the morning shift (8.00am to 2.00pm) it doesn't look likely to happen. Some of my friends and colleagues who do work the later hours have had the vaccine. Personally speaking, I think we should be vaccinated. As I am almost 66 (next week), I will soon be marshalling my own age group.

Lizbethann55, volunteer to do a couple of extra shifts, last of the day.

aonk

I’ve been wanting to volunteer in some capacity since the pandemic began. I’d like to be involved either with a food bank or with the vaccination programme. My heart says yes each I think about it but my head says no. I’m quite simply not brave enough to do it. It would also upset my family especially one very anxious DD who tries so hard to protect me and my DH. It’s a very difficult situation and I admire those who volunteer so much.

I’ve thought the same since the beginning. In fact I was asked to volunteer (via an organisation I do voluntary work with) when NHS asked for volunteers at the beginning but declined as I felt, at 70, I was also being asked to shield. If I could have done something behind scenes
to help, I would have done.

As well as all the comments above + your good intentions I guess also it depends on who you are coming home to as well. As an old work friend of mine works as a receptionist at a doctor's surgery so once home takes clothing off + has shower before touching/seeing her husband who is older than her + has health issues. Everyone I am sure has a different opinion on this, and it will be our own personal decision.

Hi everyone
My daughter and her family immigrated to Ireland 2 years ago. I miss them dreadfully and especially feel as if I'm losing my connection with my grandson. We were very close before they left. Unfortunately he was only 2.
Last night my daughter told me sge is pregnant. I feel so cheared. Will this child know who i am.
My sister also followed them to Ireland. She is alwats having a dig at me. She is there and i am not. She has no grandchikdren of her own. It seems as if she is trying to replace ne. She always buys my grandson gifts just because.
How do i accept t that i wont be a part if their lives. Its tesring me apart.
Ps i am sinhlr and dont qualify to immigrate to Ireland.

Maine52 Oops! I think you may be lost. ?