Reasons to Care Episode 6: Creating Community Connections with Jess from Colten Care
Shownotes - Episode Six
Creating community connections with Jess Farwell - Episode 6
The partnerships that we can make between charities and businesses can transform countless lives, and every piece of that puzzle counts!
We’ve been Colten Care’s chosen charity, which has led to improvements at Langside and beyond, and Jess Farwell’s role in the community is a perfect example of how we can collaborate and achieve so much together.
Jess joins us in this episode of Reasons to Care, where we also bust the myth that caregivers need prior experience, and share more heartwarming notes from our Happy Jar!
This episode covers:
Examples of community support that Jess has been a huge part of, like their recent ‘Chocolate Elf Campaign’
The importance of partnerships between charities and local businesses
Encouraging people to contribute their skills to a fantastic cause
Transition support for individuals with disabilities from childhood to adulthood services
Our highlights from this episode…
“Our Chocolate Elf Campaign was about collecting things for children who wouldn’t get much else for Christmas, and in today’s world it’s sad to realise that happens.” - 5:50 - Jess Farwell
“As part of our Christmas festive celebrations, we'd arranged for a donkey to come into the home. The difference in this lady when she saw that animal go to her, and she was able to pat it and spend time with it - her eyes twinkled.” - 29:00 - Jess Farwell
“If you want to help out in the community, it’s great to choose something you’re interested in and passionate about.” - 17:45 - Jess Farwell
“The myth that you need a care background to work in care is frustrating - initiative and communication are more vital than having any experience.” - 19:55 - Michelle Turner
Links & references
Clare Rochford
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/
Join the Diverse Abilities Team
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers
Diverse Abilities
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/