Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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Ariane was looking for opportunities to develop her experience and gain a counselling qualification.What she describes is finding so much more than that. It has proved to be a place that is both fulfilling, and mutually supportive....
Ian Maine, Avenue Child Contact CentreHaving used similar services years ago, even gives a unique insight into the value of a child contact centre, and how important it can be to reassure parents and children both during the visit, but also in maintaining the health of the longer term re...
Lindy Pearman, Avenue Child Contact CentreLindy's connection to the Avenue Church, and previously with Southend Council Social Services, highlighted to her the importance of being involved with the Contact Centre. She has always volunteered with children and is also a carer in a dementia hom...
Antony Stephenson, Avenue Child Contact CentreAntony helps people in the community who could do with an extra hand. In his description of his volunteering at Avenue Child Contact, you can hear his determination and passion to help children and their families maintain relationships. ...
Hilary Collins, Avenue Child Contact CentreCombining a career in nursing, and a personal faith, Hilary has been involved in the Child Contact Centre at Avenue Baptist Church since it began. Bringing a wealth of experience, Hilary is involved both in governance as a trustee, to hands on volun...
Nicolette Coleman, Avenue Child Contact CentreOver twenty years after getting involved, Nicolette still enjoys every moment of her volunteering. It’s not that it’s easy, or fun, it’s worthwhile. It makes a difference to the lives of the children and families that the service support...
Saara Copsey, Shared Space Looking for a supported volunteering opportunity, Saara feels she has found the perfect opportunity at Shared Space. She really enjoys learning new skills and spending time with people....
Julie Eady, Shared Space Her personal faith has shaped many of Julie’s choices in life. Initially working as the paid book-keeper, hearing about the volunteering community lured her into further involvement. Her enthusiasm for the other volunteers, for the sense of communi...
Janet Obaid, Shared Space Janet is an asylum seeker who is trying hard to integrate into the local community. Having never volunteered before, she has discovered this as a rewarding way to get to know people, and contribute to her new home, for her and her family. ...
Joel John (JoJo), Shared SpaceJojo is an asylum seeker who is trying hard to integrate into the local community. Having never volunteered before, he has discovered this as a rewarding way to get to know people, and contribute to his new home, for him and his family ...