Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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Services for PatientsDiscover the stories of volunteers delivering services to support patients.
Tea BarDiscover the stories of people volunteering in tea bars in hospitals.
Kathy Sheldon, Friends of Barnes Hospital: Part 2The interview continues with Kathy talking about the many ways she is embedded in the Barnes community, her networks, and the way her passions extend to all things "Barnes". Her volunteering is clearly about who she is, not what she does. She brin...
Kathy Sheldon, Friends of Barnes Hospital: Part 1A career at Barnes Hospital meant joining the Friends committee seemed like the next logical step for Kathy. Her heart is clearly for the people of the local community where her tireless enthusiasm means she is constantly innovating new ways t...
FundraisingDiscover the hard-working volunteers behind efforts to raise funds to support local organisations.
Mary McNulty, Friends of Barnes HospitalMary is the longest standing member of the League of Friends for Barnes Hospital, after being the Secretary for more than 20 years. She joined after retiring early from teaching social policy and was looking for something to fit her skills, within a ...
Friends of Barnes HospitalThe Friends of Barnes Hospital first came into existence when local churches and other organisations in the area decided to provide presents for patients in 1948. For over 70 years volunteers with the Friends group have fundraised to add extra comfor...