Citizenship coursework a

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Citizenship Coursework A

I volunteered at a local old people’s day centre. I wanted to go there because I felt elderly people had a lot of interesting conversation and I could learn from the experience. My main aim was to learn something from people that were older than me, and teach them something about people my age. The Centre is called The David Bryce Centre, and it is specially designed to keep the elderly occupied, and socialising. The people there can come one to five days a week. They get a meal and tea at good prices, so it means they do not have to try and cook a meal for themselves, if they are unable. There is a bus that picks them up from their house and takes them there. This is specially equipped to deal with elderly and disabled people. I think this bus makes a big difference to them because it means they do not have to worry about travelling and getting around, and do not have to rely on family. The whole centre means they are not stuck alone in their houses, but can make friends, and enjoy themselves. Their aim is to promote the well-being of older people and help to make later life a more fulfilling and enjoyable experience.

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        When I first offered to go there I agreed to help out with giving out tea and lunch, helping with the quizzes and activities, and generally talking to the people and keeping them occupied. I also had to make sure that none of the old people escaped when they weren’t supposed to. Knowing that I was there to check for anyone walking out the door helped the lead volunteer to concentrate on more important things. I think I made a big impact on the people there as not many younger people had worked there before, and it made a great ...

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