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P ADERBORN , SENNELA GER & DETMOLD 2012
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association – Forces Help Volunteer Projects Office
SSAFA Forces Help Western Europe, JHQ, BFPO 140 Mil: 72 3392 Civ: +49 (0) 2161 472 3392 Email:
bfgvpo@ssafa.org.uk
SSAFA Forces Help One Day’s Service, A Lifetime of Support
Who are SSAFA Forces Help? The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help is the national charity supporting those who serve in our Armed Forces, those who used to serve, and the families of both. Each year, we provide a reliable, caring and trusted service to more than 50,000 people worldwide.
What does SSAFA Forces Help do? Trained volunteers provide direct practical and emotional support to individuals and families in bases and garrisons worldwide. In Service Committees also raise funds throughout the year to support local community projects and provide direct assistance to those in need.
The Volunteer Projects Office offers advice and support to the In Service Committees across Western Europe and organises several big events during the year such as the Young Achiever Awards which recognises the outstanding achievements of young people in Western Europe and the annual Holiday for Children with Additional Needs and Disabilities. It also coordinates the Big Brew Up fundraising events in the autumn. All monies raised are spent locally.
Who are the SSAFA Forces Help Volunteers?
Our volunteers come from all kinds of backgrounds, both military and non-military, bringing a wide variety of valuable life skills and experiences. All Volunteers are carefully selected and attend comprehensive training packages. Specialist training includes working with individuals with an additional need or disability, adoptive families, victims of crime and bereavement and loss.
In-Service Committees There are eleven In-Service Committees across BFG and SHAPE. Run by volunteers, they fundraise throughout the year to raise money which they give directly back to their community in a variety of ways. For example, Hameln In-Service Committee have recently refurbished welfare flats and funded new toys for a soft play area in their garrison. They can also provide funds in an emergency, i.e. to help with flights home.
Community Volunteer Scheme Community Volunteers befriend families and colleagues going through periods of isolation and loneliness, illness, bereavement, depression and other difficulties. They can help with ordinary things which can be tough to deal with when combined with the demands of Service life. It could be something as simple as giving a life somewhere, taking someone on their first trip to the local supermarket or simple chatting over a cup of tea.
Carer Support Scheme Volunteers provide support to families that have one or more members with an additional need or disability. They will typically spend one or two hours a week with a child, either in the home or on an outing. This ensures individual attention for the
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