Friends Voices

Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949

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Ariane Bayat, Avenue Child Contact Centre

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....

Story: Ariane Bayat - Westcliff-On-Sea

Zenaide Dlamini, Friends of Newcross Care Home 

Studying in sixth form meant that Zenaide had to get involved in volunteering. It clearly has become more to her, as she lights up talking about her developing friendships with residents.Unexpectedly it turned into paid work, and Zenaide shares he...

Story: Zenaide Dlamini - West Midlands, Wolverhampton