Friends Voices

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20240511 131230Antony Stephenson, Avenue Child Contact Centre

Antony 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.   ...

Story: Antony Stephenson - Essex, Westcliff-On-Sea

20240511 135552Hilary Collins, Avenue Child Contact Centre

Combining 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...

Story: Hilary Collins - Essex, Westcliff-On-Sea

20240511 114334Nicolette Coleman, Avenue Child Contact Centre

Over 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...

Story: Nicolette Coleman - Essex, Westcliff-On-Sea

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