Caithness Voluntary Group Coronavirus Message
17th March 2020
The voluntary sector will doubtless play a huge part in supporting the vulnerable in the current crises and Caithness Voluntary Group will continue to provide support but for the time being will be working slightly differently. Until further notice Telford House will be closed to all visitors . All our services will be continuing but please make contact by phone or e-mail as follows -
General guidance for the community sector -
Allan Tait, allan@cvg.org.uk, 07961224936
Yvonne Hendry, yvonne@cvg.org.uk, 01955 609960
Julie Marker, julie@cvg.org.uk
Office Services
Helen McKay, helen@cvg.org.uk, 01955 603453
Volunteering/Saltire
Catherine Patterson, volunteering@cvg.org.uk
Caithness Rural Transport
Coreen & Valerie, coreen@cvg.org.uk
Befriending Caithness
Angie House, angie@cvg.org.uk
Elspeth Manson, elspeth@cvg.org.uk
Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks
Allan Tait
Senior Development Officer
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