Annex A
WHAT IS
A VILLAGE
AGENT?
— Village Agents will bridge the gap
between the local community and statutory and voluntary organisations
able to offer help or support. They provide high quality information,
promote access to a wide range of services, carry out a series
of practical checks and identify unmet need within their community.
— Village Agents are recruited locally,
and form strong links in the community in which they work and
live.
— Village Agents have access to extensive
relevant training and resources and get support from GRCC (Gloucestershire
Rural Community Council) and the County Council's Adult Helpdesk.
— Village Agents are paid a small "retainer"
to work ten hours per week in the community. They will hold surgeries
in the Village Hall or other suitable places, and carry out home
visits where appropriate.
— Village Agents form part of a network
of local contact points within Gloucestershire.
— The service will be provided primarily
to older people in the 50+ age group, but other disadvantaged
and isolated people will also be able to receive support.
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