aDVOCACY
Why Volunteer with Evergreen?
What is aDVOCACY?
Advocacy is the act of supporting, speaking up for, or defending a person, group or cause to ensure their rights are respected and voices are heard.
Our Advocacy Team is dedicated to empowering older people by offering calm, compassionate support through life’s essential processes. We help with benefit guidance, bill management, and home paperwork — ensuring relevant persons feels informed, confident and voices heard.
At The Evergreen Care Trust we rely on a team of dedicated volunteers who help deliver services across the local community so that older members of our community are supported and cared for. Not only is volunteering a great way to help others, it's also a way of meeting new people, developing new skills and being a part of a warm and supportive community. Whether you can give a little time or a lot, we'd love to hear from you!
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Build rewarding friendships
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Make a real impact on someone's life
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Gain valuable experience and training
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Be part of a supportive community
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Uncover new places in the local area
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Attend exciting events
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Share laughter and stories
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Opportunities tailored to your interests
The aDVOCACY team
Our advocacy volunteers are trained, DBS‑checked, and come from a wide range of backgrounds. They bring valuable knowledge, experience, and practical skills — but most importantly, they offer a compassionate, steady hand to support those who need someone in their corner.
When we identify a need that falls outside our remit, we will always discuss this with you and, wherever possible, help you connect with organisations better placed to assist. This may include the Department for Work and Pensions, Citizens Advice, local authorities, or other specialist charities.
how we can help
Advocacy means helping you deal with troubling problems, thereby relieving any stress or anxiety you might experience when circumstances prevent you from managing life confidently. Our aim is to help you help yourself and we will work with you, involving you in any decisions that need to be made. We can support you with:
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Blue Badges
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Benefit entitlements
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Power of attorney
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Attendance allowance
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Carers allowance
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Household admin
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Helping deal with financial matters
How to get in touch?
Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm, to take new enquiries, and our Advocacy Team operates across a range of hours to offer flexible support. To use our Advocacy Service or to find out more, you can call Evergreen on
01780 765900 or email advocacy@evergreencare.org.uk.