Rutu started volunteering at Attend in June of 2024. Studying neuroscience and English at Boston University in the US, Rutu is spending a summer in London as a part of her study abroad program.

She has primarily been involved in the Friends Voices project, listening to and capturing the inspiring voices of key volunteers within Attend’s network of Friends Groups. She has loved travelling around Greater London to care homes and cafés, hearing all the stories that lead people to give back to their communities.

In her free time, Rutu loves visiting floral gardens, writing, and spending time with friends. In the future, she hopes to go into the medical field, and patient care is the part she is most looking forward to. Her time at Attend has been wonderful, as this position has allowed her to meet many down-to-Earth London locals and get the chance to chat with people from all walks of life. She is excited to watch the Friends Voices project flourish!