Watford Mencap

Volunteering!

Posted on 15th January 2010

We are currently looking for volunteers at our new Head Office in Rickmansworth High Street at The Old Town Hall, 105 High Street, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 1AN.

If you want to build your admin skills in a lively, friendly office, or if you want to give something back to your community come along on:

Wednesday 3 February between 11.00am and 1.00pm

for a cup of tea and a biscuit and let us know! We look forward to seeing you.

Current opportunities include general administration for our Community Services section; administrative duties relating to EBay sales and reception work.

If you would like to find out more in advance then please contact Rose Kreloff on 01923 713627.

Christmas Came Early to Watford Mencap’s Children’s Centre

Posted on 30th December 2009

On Tuesday 22 December 2009 Kaylee Chapman and Eddsie Jenkins from VocaLink in Rickmansworth visited Watford Mencap’s Children’s Centre’s holiday playscheme, to deliver presents donated by Vocalink employees. This initiative is the latest one to have benefited Watford Mencap.

Earlier this year, VocaLink staff members from Harrogate, Brighton and Rickmansworth spent the day decorating and gardening at one of Watford Mencap’s residential homes in Oxhey and the transformation was amazing. Watford Mencap also received over £500 for a charity quiz night which was organised by their Sports and Social Club. In keeping with their environmental policy, Vocalink are recycling their boardroom furniture, which will be put to good use at Watford Mencap’s new offices at the Old Town Hall, Rickmansworth High Street.

The toys donated will benefit all the children who use Watford Mencap’s services after school, on Saturdays and during the school holidays and they were gratefully received. Ro Linton, Children’s Services Manager commented: ‘The children had a great time unwrapping the presents and there are different toys to suit different children. Thank you Vocalink!’

Kaylee Chapman said ‘This is the first time I have visited the Children’s Centre and thoroughly enjoyed the visit – VocaLink are delighted to support Watford Mencap’.

Young People of the Year Awards

Posted on 28th August 2009

Three pupils at Watford Grammar School for Boys have received official recognition for their sterling work for Watford Mencap.

Tom Smith, Manish Fatania and Muhammad Jaffer were shortlisted in the Citygate Young People of the Year awards which has a top prize of £1,000. The contest rewards young people from Hertfordshire who give to others and are positive role models.

Tom, Manish and Muhammad helped with our Hand in Hand Youth Club.