Page 10 - SCRATCH Annual Report

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES A FEW COMMENTS FROM VOLUNTEERS
“My time volunteering has provided structure and
Working with and supporting our teams of volunteers is never calmness in what has not always been an easy life….”
boring and they bring a mixture of skills, experiences and “My levels of self-esteem have increased, along with a
needs making SCRATCH an ever changing environment.
Having said that, it would be impossible to operate any of our boost in motivation...”
projects without the commitment they bring and we are, as “I have really improved my communication skills in a
always, extremely grateful for all that they do.
working environment.”
Several volunteers have been with us for a number of years “Helping out has helped me rebuild my confidence, which
and others might only be with us for a few months as they
prepare for work, but they are all equally valued. was severely knocked the previous year...I am seeking
paid employment...”
Roles during the year have included drivers, drivers’ mates,
warehousing, cleaning, administration, woodwork and running “I found the work I did hand on and enjoyable..... It was
our re-paint project. useful and very relevant to and in line with the course I

Number of volunteers who am pursuing at college...”
joined us during the year = 240 “I am happy to be a volunteer for SCRATCH because I

am learning how to work with other volunteers and
getting work experience. I am happy to learn about

different things.....”

Number of volunteers Number of active
who left during the volunteers
year = 185
registered as at end
Number of volunteers who March 17 = 105
completed training = 46

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