Kingsbridge and Saltstone Caring [KASC] are a registered Charity whose aim is to promote the independence, physical and mental wellbeing of lonely, isolated, vulnerable and generally older people living in Kingsbridge, Salcombe and the surrounding villages. These befriending and companionship services are fairly unique and not generally provided by statutory bodies in the area.
We have no direct funding and deliver our services using an amazing team of volunteers.
There has been a significant increase in demand for our services since COVID, but unfortunately we have not had a similar increase in volunteers to help deliver these.
We are looking for people who could visit a client for a cuppa at their home, have a chat and give them some company. Several of our clients really appreciate being taken out to a coffee shop, garden centre or other local venue. We also provide ad-hoc assistance to some helping them with shopping or prescription pickups.
We have no definition of time commitment, it is purely whatever you can afford to give, commonly this is 2-3 hours every week or two, and we will work around your availability. Could you be someone who can help us? We would love to hear from you.
If you would like more information, please look at our website www.kascare.uk, check out a video we created during COVID at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaHEtZ8rFOc
Thank you