Mark found the perfect volunteering role at GoVolHerts Volunteer Fair!

In 2024 Mark was considering what activity he could do to have fun, keep busy, contribute to his community and use his skills. He saw on Facebook that GoVolHerts was hosting a volunteer fair in Hitchin town centre, so he went along to meet charities and find out what sort of opportunities they might have to get involved. On the day, he got talking to the people at the Herts Fire & Rescue Service stand. Having recently retired from a demanding role as a marine engineer who used to have responsibility for fire-fighting on board oil tankers and gas carriers, their volunteering roles seemed like a great fit and an interesting opportunity to use his skills and experience for the benefit of the community.

He started to volunteer with the service shortly afterwards as part of a team of volunteers. He is involved in a variety of different activities, including helping at public education events across the county, fitting smoke detectors and interviewing for the King's Trust. GoVolHerts recently met him supporting a busy Older Persons Learning & Safety event in Stevenage, organised by volunteers from Herts Fire & Rescue. Mark really enjoys getting out and about and the variety of his role, in which he is typically active 2-3 days a month.

GoVolHerts was delighted to hear about Mark's experiences and to know that we played our part in helping him find the right role. We celebrate all the wonderful volunteers at Herts Fire & Rescue service, who are keeping our communities safe and supported. Click here to see their current volunteering roles and find out if it's the right fit for you too.

If this isn't the right role for you, don't hesitate to search for other roles or to attend our forthcoming Hertfordshire Volunteer Fair on Friday 6th June in Hitchin! Learn more here.