Paying it Forward, one person at a time… – Mily’s Story
My volunteering experience was a genuinely satisfying one. This was a couple years ago and so now I’m thinking of re-devoting some of my time to volunteering activities. I volunteered for older people who wished to acquire more knowledge, skills and the know-how in operating IT equipment at a basic to intermediate level. They wanted […]
Volunteering During The Holidays – Emily’s Story
I began volunteering a few months ago during the holidays; I’d always wanted to volunteer but never felt confident enough to do it alone. At first, it seemed like a daunting and time-consuming process that required a high level of organisation I didn’t think I had. But I soon discovered how many opportunities were available […]
Volunteer For Many Different Reasons – Brendan’s Story
I volunteer a lot, for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes it’s because I want to mingle with important people or I want to hone some skills and beef up my CV. Other times I simply want to get some free food or free entry into a music festival. Neither of these are necessarily good or […]
I Didn’t Know What To Expect – Oweshia’s Story
I started volunteering so that I would be able to develop the skills I need to get a job. My life had already been changed because of an illness and I was unsure of what I wanted to do for a living, so I looked online, and came across my local volunteer centre’s website who […]
Volunteering Has Changed Me – Sara’s Story
I grew up in a small Albanian city. I was fortunate that my parents could send me to a good private college and provide me with everything I needed as a child. They also introduced me to volunteering at an early age to keep me grounded, cultivate a sense of helping others and a compassionate […]
Volunteering, how it can help you and others – Carminella’s Story
Giving your time to help others is such a wonderful thing, whether it is volunteering your time to give aid to a charity organisation or small acts of kindness every day to those in need, these acts can truly make a huge positive impact not only to others but also to help heal yourself. In […]
A route to starting your career – Charlotte’s Story
I first started volunteering for one reason: to gain experience to secure a paid job. But I got so much more from it than that. I was 15 when I first volunteered, which was for my local Red Cross Charity Shop. In 2009, it had become much harder to get a job that could give […]
Environmental volunteers, why you should think global and act locally? – Patricio’s Story
Today it is not a task for everyone doing volunteering activities, particularly if you are volunteering in the environmental sector. This assumption is because the world is facing the most pressing challenges that society has ever seen. In this regard, nine planet boundaries defined by the Stockholm Resilience Centre, range from stratospheric ozone depletion to […]
Helping you learn more about yourself – Jo’s Story
I grew up in Yate; a small, quiet, parish town in Bristol. My volunteering history began in secondary school, back when I was a wallflower who loved to read. For two consecutive terms in 2012, I was a library assistant and spent my Wednesday lunchtimes processing book returns, updating folders and helping Mrs Wren organise […]
Big Night Walk, Big Benefits – Natalie’s Story
You know when you see or hear about someone suffering and you really wish you could help, well actually you can! From helping the elderly with internet skills to improving public spaces, with a little bit of research you’ll find the right volunteering position for you. My heart-pulling moments were seeing people struggling on the […]
