CAN YOU HELP? Do your bit for your community!

From inspiring community projects and local fundraising efforts to charities, volunteers and neighbours making a real difference, we’re shining a spotlight on the good causes that need your support. Discover what’s happening across York and find out how you can get involved, lend a hand or help spread the word…

YORK ANIMAL HOME 

Keen to help local animals in need and support York Animal Home? Why not sign up to its monthly giving scheme, SuPAWters? In exchange for a small monthly donation of just £10 for a dog or £5 for a cat, you’ll receive invitations to annual SuPAWter events, a welcome letter, postcard and certificate – your name will also be included on the York Animal Home SuPAWters wall! Visit www.rspca-yorkhome.org.uk to donate with the SuPAWters scheme or make a one-off donation. 

FOSTERING YORK 

Do you have extra space in your home? Could you do your bit to help change the lives of children and young people from York? Fostering York is always on the lookout for local foster carers to support local children and young people unable to live with their birth families. Regardless of your skills and previous experience, you could be eligible to sign up as a foster carer and make a real difference! Visit www.fostering.york.gov.uk to find out more about becoming a foster carer. 

WILBERFORCE TRUST 

Founded in 1833, the Wilberforce Trust is dedicated to supporting local people in York, North Yorkshire and surrounding areas with sight loss, hearing loss, visual impairment and other disabilities. The WT is currently recruiting full-time and part-time Care Support Workers in the local area, with roles based in both York and Tadcaster. No experience is necessary, and full, comprehensive training will be given. Email applications@wilberforcetrust.org.uk to apply, or call 01904 760037 to get in touch.  

NAVIGATING GRIEF TOGETHER

Navigating Grief Together is a peer-led bereavement support group founded in memory of Brian Lambert, which offers support to bereaved people across North Yorkshire. If you think you can help create a safe, welcoming space for young people living with grief in your local community, why not register your interest as a Volunteer Group Facilitator? You’ll only need to spare around three hours each week, and will receive support throughout the process. Contact Ann on 07783672873 or navigatinggrieftogether@gmail.com to register your interest.  

Does your business, charity or organisation need a helping hand? Let us know at info@yourlocallink.co.uk, and you could see your appeal featured in an upcoming issue!