Celebrating International Volunteer Day

Today we are especially pleased to shine a light on our newest volunteer, Anna, who has recently joined the Guest Services Team and is supported by her job coach and the team at Pluss. When we asked Anna what made her decide to volunteer with Hearts Together, she told us:

I am very interested in the Hospitality Sector and am keen to gain new skills and experience which will hopefully enable me to gain employment in this area. I feel very proud of myself helping such a lovely charity support others in their time of need. Being with my Job Coach who joins in and helps at times and meeting new people. The staff are lovely.

Volunteering is an important stepping stone for Anna as she looks toward the future. Her advice to anyone who is thinking about volunteering but feeling unsure is heartfelt and encouraging: “I would say have a go at it as you will gain valuable experience and skills to help gain employment.”

The team at Pluss have also shared their support for Anna’s journey. They explained:

“Here at Pluss we support individuals to gain the skills and experience in the world of employment that can promote their independence and life skills. With the help of an Employment Advisor we profile our customers matching hobbies and interests to find those transferable skills that could benefit an employer and their businesses. We have seen some great success stories in some of our customers transitioning from volunteer to paid work which has been greatly beneficial to both employer and customer. We appreciate all of the employers who work with us and their valuable time.”

At Hearts Together we know that volunteering does not need to be a huge commitment. Sometimes it is simply about giving a little time kindness and compassion. These moments of generosity help us maintain our values and strengthen the support we give to families when they need it most. Volunteers like Anna play a real part in helping us offer a personal caring service to the thousands of guests we support each year.

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Anna, to Pluss for their support and to all our volunteers past and present for the time energy and care they give so generously.

If you have ever considered volunteering now could be the perfect time. There are many ways to get involved including guest services housekeeping gardening fundraising peer support and helping at events. Whether you want to share a skill or simply give a little time there is a role for everyone. Volunteering is not only about helping others. It can also be a rewarding and fulfilling experience for you as it offers the chance to meet new people gain confidence learn new skills and feel part of a supportive community.

If you would like to make a difference even for just a few hours a week we would love to hear from you, get in touch at [email protected]

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