Rachel

How did you get involved with the charity?

I came to speak to Jessie and asked if I could volunteer. I came in to use the community fridge. I have been here since October 2023.

What do you do?

I am a catering assistant volunteer – I volunteer in the café and help Nicola with cooking, taking orders, cleaning tables, greeting customers. I also volunteer at events and attend meetings and help where I can. I help at Quiz nights and go to Wellness Wednesdays.

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Proudest moment

My proudest moment was being asked to be a Volunteer Rep. This means I volunteer team leader and offer peer support to other volunteers, particularly if they have questions or there is an issue affecting them.

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How has volunteering impact you?

It has got me out of my shell and given me experience back in the trade again. I have made friends and gained confidence. I have a better sense of community and I enjoy it. It gives me a sense of wellbeing and an incentive to get out of bed in the morning to do something.

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Look to the future

I would like employment if a job became available. I would like more events and to be involved in them. I would like WHCE to be busier and for more people to come. I would like to be involved in more decision making in events to develop my skills in that area. I would like to carry on attending training.