Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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Sue Francis, Ellesmere Community Care Centre League of FriendsSue Francis, an 81 year old volunteer, discusses her involvement with the Ellesmere League of Friends, which began after the loss of her husband in 2002. Initially supporting a nursing home, the group transitioned into running a successful charity sh...
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 ...
Carl Kirby Turner, Friends of Cathja Over 20 years ago, Carl’s involvement started when he was trying to sell a boat to the founder. Getting involved then through volunteering has now become something which was an important part of his life. He describes the project as a com...