Reaching Out

Reaching Out is an initiative launched in 2016 which aims to support older people aged 50+ in Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend. The programme aims to build supportive communities for older people with help from local volunteers. 


The project is aimed at people who are socially isolated, or emotionally lonely, and to support them to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle.


Living alone or feeling socially isolated or lonely can have an adverse effect on someone's health and wellbeing. There are many ways within the Reaching Out programme to help reduce this in your community. 


Watch our video below which shows how the Reaching Out Programme has helped Peter: 

There are other ways you can volunteer. Read more below for ways you can become a volunteer with ACM:

Befriending 
In this role you will support an older person on a one to one basis. Read more here...

Telephone Befriending 
You can provide much needed emotional support to people who are socially isolated or lonely through phone conversations. Read more here...

Admin Volunteer  
You can provide much needed support for the ACM in the office. Read more here...

Community Fundraiser 
You can plan a fundraising event or take part in a sponsored challenge in aid of ACM. Read more here...

Volunteer Driver 
You could provide essential transport for older people in the community who have difficulty getting out and about. Read more here...

The Reaching Out project also wants to encourage people to think about what services are available for older people in their communities. If you feel that your area could benefit from an over 50’s social group, or you want to increase awareness about an issue that affects older people in your area, we can support you in doing that. We want to support you to help older people in your community in whichever way possible. We also work with other organisations; so that those using the Reaching Out service understand what other help is available to them.

If you, or someone you know, would like to volunteer as a befriender contact us on 01443 490650 or volunteer@acmorgannwg.org.uk or you can download an English Language volunteer application form, or Welsh Language volunteer application form.

Alternatively, if you, or someone you know, would benefit from this kind of help contact us for a chat.