About our group
The Cheshire Group supports VSO locally through development education, publicity and fundraising. We try to make contact with prospective volunteers before they go overseas, and we are always interested to hear from volunteers on their return. We also aim to support the families of volunteers at present overseas and welcome them to our events. Please note that many of our events have a social element and give a chance to meet and talk to returned volunteers about their experiences. We hope to see you at one or more of our events.
Returned volunteers are an under-used speaker resource. Many Wl groups, Probus and Rotary clubs etc. are on the lookout for speakers and are only too happy to donate to VSO in return. So this helps our fundraising (to sponsor a Cheshire volunteer each year) and keeps VSO's profile high in the area. Co-ordinator of the list of RVs willing to speak around Cheshire is Helen Ash (malash@newfarmhouse.demon.co.uk). Do get in touch if you are willing to join the pool of speakers.
VSO Cheshire sponsored Roger Boultbee from Tarporley whilst he was working on hospital maintenance in Rumphi, Malawi. We now sponsor Ann Thomas from Ellesmere Port who works in Guyana in Education.
Upcoming events
- Friday 28th November. 7.30pm Wesley Church Hall, Chester Women Matter (AIDS & HIV) event Quiz and discussion refreshments.
