In this section we share all your fantastic Volunteer Good News Stories. If you would like to share a volunteer story with us, please use this form and we will share it here on our website, in our ebulletin and across our social media channels.
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"For many of our members Gerald was the only face to face human contact, as they stood at their front doors and had a brief chat and connects to the outside world. His caring personality and never ending, listening ear, was much appreciated by all. " Read more
Southwark Multi-Faith Forum was nominated for the Community Group of the Year Award at our 2021 Southwark Stars for their fantastic work in the community. Click to read more about their work. Read more
Javell has been volunteering his time and effort with Elevated Minds April 2019. Click to read what about his work and why he was nominated. Read more
"Queen brilliantly demonstrates the nimbleness of small grassroots charity volunteers who can adapt at times of crises and show outstanding leadership and endeavour to keep community spirit and service alive. " Read more of her story here. Read more
Tom Morgan-Evans was nominated for the Keib Thomas Active Citizen Award at our 2021 Southwark Stars for the fantastic work he's been doing with D'eynsford TMO over the past year. Click to read what about Tom's work and why he was nominated. Read more
'Ray of sunshine' David Omorogbe of @bedehouse wins Disabled Volunteer of the Year 2021! Read his story here. Read more
Christina gives a huge amount back to Southwark’s community, improving the lives of younger and older people. Read more
The team at Surrey Docks Farm are proud to have him as part of their team and shared how he has enriched their organisation. Read more
Carolyn, a Volunteering Advice Volunteer, tells us about the skills she's developed and what difference volunteering has made to her. (Published: 27/05/21) Read more
Toby Bevan, a Communications Support volunteer with our Southwark Food Action Alliance, tells us about the skills he's developed and what difference volunteering has made to him. (Published: 27/05/21) Read more
Patricia Kanneh-Fitzgerald - a Community Health Ambassador volunteer Healthwatch Southwark's Community Health Ambassadors Network, tells us about the skills she's developed and what difference volunteering has made to her - (Published 27 May 2021). Read more
Caitriona O'Connor - a Resource and Content Volunteer, for the Volunteer team, who shares her experience - (Published 26 May 2021). Read more
#GoodNewsStory: Kathleen Heather, Founder of Love North Southwark, talks about her volunteering experience and the influence of a strong women in her life, her mum #InternationalWomensDay - (published 10 March). Read more
Franco started his volunteer journey by being referred to Team100 by our Community Southwark volunteer advice service. Franco has helped Team100 in their incredible efforts to transform lives, in an area and in a time where obesity and inactivity are prominent issues - (published 10 March). Read more
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