How to help consolidated?

[elb]

I wonder if we could have a list of all the ways to volunteer, places seeking and coordinating help and practical ways to offer it. Does anyone know the best way of doing this? Inevitably and rightly much of this is informal, highly local and organic; I am shopping for people and reaching out and our road is connected. But I am concerned there is lots of need, and quite a bit of as yet untapped desire to help. While at home with my children and working part time I could also fit in phoning people who need support as well as shopping for people and doing anything I can to support NHS staff and people keeping the place going. I am particularly concerned for people vulnerable to mental ill health, folk with addictions and homeless people. I wondered too about other ideas, like getting books to people (hygienically of course). Any thoughts on whether this stuff could be clearly and accessibly listed together or whether it?s already happening somewhere?

[ED Bird]

By now 95% of streets within our Goose Green ward will have received our self-isolating support flyer.

We've had an incredible response; with 300+ volunteers & growing by the minute! So much so that our official whatsapp group is fluctuating full & people are unable to join. We now have our very own newsletter to keep everyone updated & involved.

Feel free to subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/d431cd2f8f97/goose-green-mutual-aid {top left}

If you are elderly, vulnerable, self-isolating & in need of support, you can edit our spreadsheet {below} to add your name, details & let us know how we may be able to help you in the "individuals" section. You'll be contacted by one of our organisers & assigned a volunteer suitable to your needs.

To save you searching all over the forums & on facebook, here is how you can find us, get in touch or involved!

Goose Green Mutual Aid email: goosegrncovid19@gmail.com

Goose Green Mutual Aid Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LApspsBjIAn5LOJifuRLWO

Goose Green Mutual Aid Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/d431cd2f8f97/goose-green-mutual-aid

Goose Green Mutual Aid spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ezG8bLmtM0RjuzfgWsxVRZ60jt0PzLVPxQnbW0eZXrs/edit#gid=0

Warmest wishes,

Heather {The Wingless Bird} 07715288964