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Change the world in your pyjamas
Blunsdon Abbey Park ‘Microvolunteering’ is the buzz word for doing small charitable works
in the comfort of your own home or office and in support of Big Soci-
ety aims, writes Sue Dunmore, Swindon Volunteer Centre manager.
Park Home in less than an hour and,
Tasks can be completed
of the moment in many cases, just a few
minutes. All that’s required
is the motivation and access
to a computer.
24 North Drive, Charities are aware that
Blunsdon Abbey Park Available £164,950 many people would like
to give something back to
their community and con-
is stunning two-bedroom home tribute to worthy causes,
is situated in a beautiful position but are prevented by hectic
at Blunsdon Abbey Park with work schedules and home Sue Dunmore
views overlooking the Abbey and Part Exchange lives. Microvolunteering opportu- to reduce junk mail delivered to
a south facing patio and garden. nities allow many more people to their home.
is Homeseeker Affinity Special is available on this home* play their part. Alternatively if you have a special
skill to offer, several websites enable
Activities range from participat-
features a spacious kitchen with ing in scientific or social research to you to do so. www.sparked.com
integrated fridge freezer, supporting youth projects, playing runs small projects that can be com-
dishwasher & washing machine. games for charity or promoting a pleted collaboratively and entirely
Viewing this home is a must! worthy cause through Twitter. online. Skills such as design, web
development and copy-writing are
If you want to help underprivi-
leged or sick children, there are particularly sought after, but chari-
Call us on 01793 722100 and quote ref: LINK opportunities to send them a cheery ties are also looking for research
message or gift, bake them a cake or skills and the ability to brainstorm
www.pineview.co.uk even find free medical care online new ideas.
to help save a life.
For many more ideas, have a
Those who are environmentally look at www.helpfromhome.org
Blunsdon St Andrew, Swindon SN25 2DU conscientious can get involved by or get in touch with us at Volunteer
participating in UK plant and wild- Centre Swindon if you’re looking
Interior photo is of a similar Homeseeker Affinity home life surveys, booking a home collec- for something local. Mail: info@
tion for unwanted items to be sent swindonvolunteers.org.uk or call
to Africa for re-use, or contacting 01793 420557.
the UK’s mailing preference service www.swindonvolunteers.org.uk
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