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Volunteering at Citizens Advice: David Dowling’s Story

Volunteering can be one of the most rewarding ways to give back to the community, and Citizens Advice relies ...
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From Volunteer to Chair: My Journey with GoVolHerts

Looking to give back to your community but not sure where to start? The upcoming Virtual Volunteer Fair is ...
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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 ...
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"Upcycling means taking furniture that would go to landfill, which is extremely important for the environment."

The Upcycling department at Garden House Hospice Care is a fantastic place to volunteer, offering a creative ...
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"Volunteering has reinforced my belief in the crucial role of community support in empowering the next generation."

NYAS is a leading rights-based charity who provide advocacy and legal representation to children and ...
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Connect & Grow Through Gardening and Contact with the Natural World

Triangle Community Garden: Volunteers Needed to Keep This Vital Space Thriving
Nestled in the heart of ...
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“After Oliver speaks to his mentor Jamie he's like a bubble floating in the air. We call Jamie our human angel”

Safe Space Mentoring is available to 11-19 year olds across Hertfordshire in year 7 -13 (up to 25 years for ...
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"Volunteering has provided better insights into the challenges that young people face leaving the care system"

Caudwell Youth: Volunteer Case Study

Caudwell Youth mentors at-risk young people aged 11-24 years into ...
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Louise, Garden House Hospice volunteer

"It just felt amazing to give something back to somebody that was lonely."

Hertfordshire volunteer stories: Louise Garden House Hospice
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Group of people at Jackmans ParkPlay

Volunteering at ParkPlay on Saturday mornings has been incredibly rewarding for my wife and me

ParkPlay is a simple community-focused initiative that transforms your local green spaces on Saturday mornings ...
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Why Volunteer?

To prepare for Volunteer's month, we wanted to share some insights into the value of volunteers and why people ...
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Volunteer Alex at Willow Foundation

Willow Foundation Volunteer Story

We are very fortunate to have some amazing volunteers who dedicate their time to support our mission ...
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Ali Crook serves up pizza for Caudwell Youth

Ali Crook - Caudwell Youth Volunteer

Ali Crook is a Volunteer Mentor for Caudwell Youth, and she took some time to answer some questions about what ...
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