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Wiltshire Mind needs you!

January 18, 2017
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Wiltshire Mind is a local mental health charity based in Melksham is looking for volunteers to work in the charity shop in Church Street.

The charity is looking for people who can offer a regular time each week to volunteer in the shop.  Do you have a few hours a week which you could spare to volunteer for the charity?  Bev Harris, charity shop manager said, “Wiltshire Mind is totally unfunded which means we need to raise every penny to continue our work in the community.  This is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to give back to their community and support a local charity, we are looking for reliable and friendly people who are keen to support Wiltshire Mind.”

Wiltshire Mind works to improve the lives of those with mental health issues.  The charity provides help and support to anyone facing mental health problems. It provides support through various projects and through its core services which are support groups  in Melksham, Trowbridge, Malmesbury, Devizes, Chippenham and Salisbury and also provide individual 1-1 Counselling.

For more information on the work of Wiltshire Mind please go to www.wiltshiremind.co.uk.  For more information on volunteering opportunities please call: 01225 704985, email: charityshop@wiltshiremind.co.uk or call into the shop.

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