Older people have a wealth of knowledge and experience which is currently under-appreciated and undervalued. It is important to encourage opportunities for older people to work and to volunteer is if that is the wish of the individual.
Gwynedd is a rural area where there are a lot of challenges around civic participation and employment, including transport. Hopefully working in an age friendly manner will resolve some of these challenges
Our Action Plan
- Various partners will look at the possibility of joining the age-friendly employer pledge.
- Mantell Gwynedd will have a new post to support individuals into volunteering roles within their local communities.
- Grŵp Cynefin are planning to recruit an age-friendly officer to work with some of these challenges and support their tenants.
- Cymunedoli Cyf. are looking to increase its network of 33 members to support their community enterprises supporting local employment and volunteering.
- Look into community time banking to ensure that we give back and thank volunteers by supporting their wellbeing and helping them in the way needed to age well.