Graham’s Volunteer story
HOW DID YOU START VOLUNTEERING?
I used to volunteer at a different charity shop in Huddersfield but sadly the store shut during covid. The Retail Volunteer Development Officer for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice came to speak at a course I attended. I went to do a trial at the shop and I now volunteer Mondays and Fridays 1pm – 4pm.
WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR VOLUNTEER ROLE?
In my volunteer role I serve customers on the till, take in donations and sometimes put labels on items like the books.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING?
I like talking to people and having something to do each week. I am proud to help raise money for the Children’s Hospice.
I have met new people in my volunteer role and I am not lonely any more. The Shop Manager is nice and shows me what to do. I really like it there. The only downside is the bakery next door as I keep buying cream cakes!
In the future I would also like to help out with the fundraising team as they organise events like bucket collections and stalls. I would tell other people to try volunteering
SEE THE LATEST VOLUNTEER ROLES WITH FORGET-ME-NOT CHILDREN’S HOSPICE HERE.