communicare

Communicare in Southampton is a charitable company committed to supporting vulnerable people across Southampton by providing practical help and friendship. This help is provided by volunteers working out of two regional offices based in Woolston and Shirley. Our volunteers support needy people in a number of ways, including befriending and visiting, providing transport, shopping, decorating and other DIY.

About Communicare

60% more people helped and lives brightened in 2010-11 than in 2008-09,
78% more volunteers recruited in this time,
Lives are changing all over Southampton
Join Communicare and change someone's life...

Clients say

"We are very grateful for all your help and support, and of course for all the Communicare volunteer's time and support with Mum."
Volunteers say

"It is very rewarding. I’ve met so many interesting people of all ages. It’s also very humbling and puts my own problems into perspective."
Clients say

"I don’t know what we would do without you..... They really value their Communicare volunteer doing their weekly shopping for them when no one else will."
Volunteers say

"At the end of the day we are here to help each other. It is simply about being good neighbours."

Become a volunteer

Are you... Friendly?… Caring?… A Christian or convinced that it is right to do good to others?
Do you… Have any free time?
If the above describes you, then why not look into volunteering with us?

Communicare Celebration Evening - 31st May 2012

6:30pm Arrival for 7.00pm Meal
This will be a very exciting evening, primarily to thank our volunteers for another year of outstanding and dedicated support to those in need in our local community but also to celebrate Communicare's 21st Birthday! There will be live music, a fish & chip supper, awards and a fundraising auction. (Invitations will be with volunteers shortly.)