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Meet our volunteers

There are plenty of ways you can volunteer with Action for Children - no matter what your age, background or experience.

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Lewis, mentor

'No matter how my day had gone, I always looked forward to seeing him, even if he wasn't in a good mood, he always managed to put a smile on my face.'

Photograph -of -emma -smilingEmma, administrator

'My volunteering has opened up so many new doors which otherwise would have remained unopened.'

Tony, driverPhotograph -of -tony -smiling

'Many of our volunteers are from the Methodist community but we have other volunteers from the wider community.'

 

Sam, residential short breaks helperPhotograph -of -sam -laughing -with -child

'Volunteering at Yew Trees has helped me to learn how to look after other people better than ever - I love looking after them.'

 

Andy, independent visitorPhotograph -of -andy -smiling -with -child

'I think I get ten times more out of it than Barry gets! I know I'm helping him to put his trust back in people.'

 

Rosie, Fundraising volunteerRosie - Fundraising Volunteer

"I have really enjoyed my time with the charity, and have learnt so much that I doubt I would have learnt from anywhere else." 

 

Prudential, corporate volunteersPhotograph -of -volunteers -from -prudential -gardening

'It was really rewarding to see the difference that a group of people could make in just a day - it just shows you what teamwork can achieve.'