Micro-volunteering Day
Over the last few years, to coincide with Micro-volunteering Day, I have written posts highlighting some of the opportunities that exist for those of us who find that time, health, mobility or simply desire, are barriers to more traditional volunteering. This year’s post feels even…
The Queen, George Michael and why 2017 should be all about the small things
As I drove home from seeing my family on Christmas Day I listened to the Queen’s Christmas message on the radio. Amongst the themes of aspiration, inspiration and volunteering, a single phrase stood out to me. Her Majesty was quoting Mother Teresa when she said:…
Volunteering CAN fit your lifestyle
I have previously written about my experience of volunteering with the Friends of Crystal Palace Subway which I was enjoying hugely, so you can imagine I felt dreadful when I realised I would have to give it up. I had moved out of the area,…
Why I volunteer
It’s Volunteer’s Week and across the UK charities and community groups will mark the contribution made by the millions of people who give time to support their work. Around two years ago, when I was living in London, I was introduced to a community group…