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I appreciate that this prospect will not suit everyone . The alternative of doing absolutely nothing for a while is very appealing ; or travelling , or entering further or higher education again ; or taking up paid work to enhance your personal financial position . But I return to my original point , you should be planning for a second career rather than a succession of pastimes . Many ( most ?) charities , clubs and societies must have breaks in their conditions of engagement for volunteers , usually after 5 years , as opposed to their permanent paid staff , which provide opportunities to take stock , move on or renew your interest after a ‘ sabbatical ’.
Now comes the catch , the special pleading . For personal reasons I became involved in the formation of the local branch of Parkinson ’ s UK 10 years ago . The objectives of the charity are obvious enough ; to provide help and support to those with Parkinson ’ s and to raise money both to pay for the appropriate programmes and to contribute towards research into improving medication and a possible cure . As with several other progressive neurological conditions , the job of a carer is a full time commitment and leaves little time for the essential administrative tasks of running a branch which provides for the medical , emotional , informational , physical , recreational , respite and social needs of its members . This is why we so desperately want some ‘ able bodied ’ people to help . So for instance our executive committee of 14 includes a chartered accountant approaching retirement , 3 retired employees of Barnsley MBC , 1 still working for the authority , 1 retired nurse and another working nurse , a retired school teacher with the remainder being retirees from various backgrounds . Two members of the committee have Parkinson ’ s and three are full time carers so that the committee ’ s discussions and decisions are always informed by the needs of the members themselves . ( A few of these jobs will become vacant at the next annual general meeting ).
If you feel that helping to meet these needs for a seriously disadvantaged section of the community is something that would interest you , then to find out more about Parkinson ’ s go to www . parkinsons . org . uk and click on ‘ local to you ’ or telephone me , Philip Thompson - Chair of Parkinson ’ s UK Barnsley and District Branch , on 01226 730418
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