Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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For 55 years, The League of Friends of the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital has helped provide care for patients of the hospital, while supporting patient relatives and staff. The League of Friends has 4 shops, run by volunteers, selling food, dr...
James Hodgson, The League of Friends of the Shrewsbury and Telford HospitalJames Hodgson has been involved with the League of Friends of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for nearly 50 years, serving as treasurer from 1975-1987. Over the years, the organisation expanded, opening multiple outlets and raising significant funds, c...
Friends of OaklandsThe Friends of Oaklands were founded to support the residents and staff at Oaklands Care Home. On the first Wednesday of every month, the Friends host a Dementia Café at Oaklands. This free event encourages residents with dementia to come, enjoy tea...
Antony Stephenson, Avenue Child Contact CentreAntony 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.  ...
Hilary Collins, Avenue Child Contact CentreCombining 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...
Nicolette Coleman, Avenue Child Contact CentreOver 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...
Avenue Child Contact CentreThe Avenue Child Contact Centre was established in 2004 due to the need for a safe venue for contact for children with separated families. The Avenue Baptist Church, the site of the centre, has a prime location near a park and town centre as well as ...
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....
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 ...
Shared SpaceShared Space is an expanding Christian network of charity shops spanning Southend and its surroundings, dedicated to helping transform lives through training, volunteering, and fundraising. The shop and organisation is composed of an inclusive and di...
Janessa Rhys-Jones, The Together Project (Songs & Smiles)Janessa Rhys-Jones, 35, is a volunteer with the Songs & Smiles program of The Together Project at the One Tower Bridge Road Care Home, assisting with music sessions uniting older and younger generations.Initially attending as a participant with h...
Rosie Durham, Friends of One Tower Bridge RoadRosie Durham has always had a passion for working with intergenerational charities. Rosie was drawn to working with older people, particularly those in care homes, and began by volunteering weekly, engaging residents through activities like manicures...
The Together ProjectThe Together Project is a national charity with the primary aim of connecting members of various ages through boosting wellbeing and fostering a sense of community. The group works to end age segregation and reached over 3,000 beneficiaries in 2023.Â...
Mark Cheese, Friends of Attend ABIWhile Mark Cheese’s day job may be software test engineering, he has a passion for teaching law to those who need to know it the most. Over a decade ago, Mark began his volunteer work at FAABI, where he has since become an integral part of the comm...
David Wood, Friends of One Tower Bridge RoadDavid Wood OBE, 58, is the Chief Executive of Attend and the Chairman of the Friends of One Tower Bridge Road, among various other career roles. His journey into volunteering began at a young age, with a family background in community service, and la...
Friends of One Tower Bridge RoadThe Friends of One Tower Bridge Road supports residents of the One Tower Bridge Road care home through developing services on site. These services allow those who cannot leave their homes to feel included in community activities. The Friends provide ...
Valerie Semeria, Friends of Attend ABIÂ Valerie Semeria, 30, is the Chair of Friends of Attend ABI. She grew up volunteering in her church and local homeless shelters, and eventually pursued the field as a career path after she moved to London in 2016. She then started volunteering with At...
Jane Ward (Richard Reoch), Friends of Attend ABIJane Ward’s life was devoted to improving the wellbeing of those around her. In her 75 years, Jane’s careers ranged drastically: from a professional nurse, global human rights researcher and secretary, and an exercise instructor. She developed th...