Volunteer Testimony 1

I am 70 and I volunteer at the Community Reuse Shop. I decided to volunteer as I wanted something to get me out of the house and amongst the community.

I have enjoy getting to know the other volunteers and staff and meeting new people.

We have regular customers who I have gotten to know and enjoy speaking to them and helping them find what they are looking for.

I have improved on many skills I had but also learned some new ones, such as working a computer, something I never thought I would be able to do.

The team all welcomed me and I feel I have a sense of belonging and a purpose each day. For anyone considering volunteering and not sure if it’s for them, I would say give it a go, what have you got to lose?

I am so glad I had the courage to approach the Community Reuse Shop about volunteering, it’s a fantastic place to be, we all look after each other like one big family.