Volunteering

  • Meet Karis, Family Support Volunteer thumbnail

    Meet Karis, Family Support Volunteer

    • Date published: 11 Sep 2018 by Karis Harbertson
    Hi! My name is Karis and I’m a 22-year-old Geordie. University drew me away from my small hometown of South Shields to Manchester almost 3 years ago. I recently graduated from the University of Manche...
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  • Five reasons to volunteer as a student thumbnail

    Five reasons to volunteer as a student

    • Date published: 22 Feb 2018 by Kimberley Norris
    Thinking about swapping the classroom for some volunteering but not sure you have time while studying? Here are five reasons why you should. Great work experience Many students find a...
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  • Harold Wood crowdfunding nearly at £1 million thumbnail

    Harold Wood crowdfunding nearly at £1 million

    • Date published: 04 Dec 2017 by Anna Jackson
    Harold Wood charity shop in Essex have been fundraising for families for the last 24 years and are only £25,629 away from reaching £1 million. Patron and joint founder of the group Pauline Obee MBE ...
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  • Meet Heidi, a Family Support Volunteer thumbnail

    Meet Heidi, a Family Support Volunteer

    • Date published: 04 Dec 2017 by Anna Jackson
    Meet Heidi, who volunteers with Sarah (pictured above) a Family Support Worker in our Essex care team. Our Family Support Volunteers provide a vital role in assisting our Care teams up and down the co...
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