Friends Voices

Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949

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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....

Story: Saara Copsey - Essex, Westcliff-On-Sea

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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...

Story: Julie Eady - Essex, Westcliff-On-Sea

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. ...

Story: Janet Obaid - Essex, Westcliff-On-Sea

Joel John (JoJo), Shared Space

Jojo 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 ...

Story: Joel John (JoJo) - Essex, Westcliff-On-Sea