Parkinson’s Group in Woking Faces Closure Without Volunteer Support

A local charity supporting people with Parkinson’s disease in Woking and Weybridge is facing the heartbreaking prospect of closure unless it can find more volunteers. The Woking and Weybridge branch of Parkinson’s UK is experiencing high demand for its services, but a significant decline in volunteer numbers threatens its ability to continue operating.

Key Roles Needed to Keep Services Running

The group, which has long served the Byfleet community, urgently needs to fill crucial committee roles, including a chairperson, secretary, and treasurer. Without these key positions filled, the vital support network for individuals living with Parkinson’s could be lost.

Volunteers Make a Real Difference

“Our volunteers ensure people with Parkinson’s who live locally can access activities that make a real difference to them,” said a spokesperson for Parkinson’s UK.

Urgent Appeal for Local Support

Zoe Sole, the local volunteer officer at Parkinson’s UK, emphasized the importance of community involvement:

“The Woking and Weybridge branch is a crucial support network for individuals in our community living with Parkinson’s. Our ability to provide this essential service hinges on the generosity and dedication of volunteers, without whom we risk the discontinuation of these vital groups. With your contribution, we can continue to make a profound impact.”

How You Can Help

If you are interested in volunteering your time and skills to support this vital cause, please contact Parkinson’s UK at southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp them on 08081 002250. Your contribution could make a world of difference to people living with Parkinson’s in your community.

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