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VOLUNTEER
Celebrating our volunteers
Volunteering is a terrific idea. At its heart is
a simple concept: we give something that is incredibly precious – our time – to help people, our community or wider society.
Caroline Roy, Volunteer Co-ordinator
For most of my adult life, I’ve volunteered: initially as an Advocate, with Kent County Council prior to becoming a mother, at community events, and for several local Age UKs across Kent, and now with
Age UK Northamptonshire. I always get something back from giving up some of my time. I’ve made lifelong friends, I’ve learnt new skills, and I hope I’ve made a small difference.
Every volunteer makes a difference,
and we are extremely fortunate at
Age UK Northamptonshire that so many people volunteer for us and that we
are able to offer many volunteering opportunities. We have an astonishing 240 active volunteers across our services. They all make an extraordinary contribution to our work in supporting local older people. And of course, many of our volunteers are older people themselves.
Terry celebrated his 80th birthday in April and says he loves making a difference to older people and looks forward to seeing his colleagues’ lovely faces each week.
“I volunteer every Monday morning and love coming in. Our shop is like a boutique.”
Call Caroline Roy on 01604 210625.
Val (Volunteer at our charity shop in Higham Ferrers).
James helps at our shop in Higham Ferrers for his Duke of Edinburgh Award.
“I brought some preloved items into the shop and wanted to let you know that
Happy birthday to
volunteer Terry
Val, volunteer at Higham Ferrers
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