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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. 

If you have any queries please email: [email protected] 

Volunteers - The Felix Project

Volunteers - The Felix Project

2021 has been a year full of challenges. Yet, thanks to our incredible team of volunteers, The Felix Project has not only continued on it's fight against food waste and food poverty but we have grown! This year, we have saved more food and reached more Londoners! Read more

Published: 10th January, 2022

Author: Elizabeth Smith

Carolina - Castle Canteen - Be Enriched Volunteer

Carolina - Castle Canteen - Be Enriched Volunteer

"In 2020, I opted for remote volunteering opportunities because of the pandemic. I did some content writing and some social media campaigns. In 2021, I decided to do something in-person. I wanted something that would bring me back to what I knew but hadn’t done for a while. With my passion for cooking!" Read more

Published: 10th January, 2022

Author: Elizabeth Smith

Gerry Smith - Older Volunteer of the Year 2021

Gerry Smith - Older Volunteer of the Year 2021

"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

Published: 25th June, 2021

Author: Zuwena Blagrove

Southwark Multi-Faith Forum - Community Group of the Year 2021

Southwark Multi-Faith Forum - Community Group of the Year 2021

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

Published: 25th June, 2021

Author: Zuwena Blagrove

Javell Grant -  Younger Volunteer of the Year 2021

Javell Grant - Younger Volunteer of the Year 2021

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

Published: 25th June, 2021

Author: Zuwena Blagrove

Queen Ekuerhare -  Outstanding contribution to Health and Wellbeing 2021

Queen Ekuerhare - Outstanding contribution to Health and Wellbeing 2021

"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

Published: 25th June, 2021

Author: Zuwena Blagrove

Tom Morgan Evans - Keib Thomas Active Citizen 2021

Tom Morgan Evans - Keib Thomas Active Citizen 2021

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

Published: 25th June, 2021

Author: Zuwena Blagrove

David Omorogbe - Disabled Volunteer of the Year 2021

David Omorogbe - Disabled Volunteer of the Year 2021

'Ray of sunshine' David Omorogbe of @bedehouse wins Disabled Volunteer of the Year 2021! Read his story here. Read more

Published: 25th June, 2021

Author: Zuwena Blagrove

Christina - Edible Rotherhithe

Christina - Edible Rotherhithe

Christina gives a huge amount back to Southwark’s community, improving the lives of younger and older people. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2021

Updated: 5th June, 2021

Author: Zuwena Blagrove

Zack - Young Volunteer of the Year 2020

Zack - Young Volunteer of the Year 2020

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

Published: 2nd June, 2021

Author: Zuwena Blagrove

Carolyn - our Volunteering Advice Volunteer

Carolyn - our Volunteering Advice Volunteer

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

Published: 27th May, 2021

Updated: 4th June, 2021

Author: Zuwena Blagrove

Toby - Southwark Food Action Alliance Volunteer

Toby - Southwark Food Action Alliance Volunteer

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

Published: 27th May, 2021

Updated: 4th June, 2021

Author: Zuwena Blagrove

Patricia Kanneh-Fitzgerald

Patricia Kanneh-Fitzgerald

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

Published: 27th May, 2021

Updated: 2nd June, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Caitriona O'Connor

Caitriona O'Connor

Caitriona O'Connor - a Resource and Content Volunteer, for the Volunteer team, who shares her experience - (Published 26 May 2021). Read more

Published: 26th May, 2021

Updated: 27th May, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Kathleen Heather: Founder of Love North Southwark

Kathleen Heather: Founder of Love North Southwark

#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

Published: 10th March, 2021

Updated: 23rd April, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Franco is a Team100 Burgess Sports volunteer

Franco is a Team100 Burgess Sports volunteer

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

Published: 10th February, 2021

Updated: 23rd April, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

The benefits of volunteering! - Spotlight on Link Age Southwark

The benefits of volunteering! - Spotlight on Link Age Southwark

Read more

Published: 5th February, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Depaul charity: Homelessness has no place

Depaul charity: Homelessness has no place

Read more

Published: 4th February, 2021

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

The benefits of volunteering! - Shakespeare's Globe

The benefits of volunteering! - Shakespeare's Globe

Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2021

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Volunteer organisation of the month - Time and Talents

Volunteer organisation of the month - Time and Talents

Read more

Published: 20th August, 2020

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Volunteer organisation of the month - Team 100 Burgess Park

Volunteer organisation of the month - Team 100 Burgess Park

Read more

Published: 20th August, 2020

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Volunteer organisation of the Month: Central Southwark Community Hub

Volunteer organisation of the Month: Central Southwark Community Hub

Read more

Published: 20th August, 2020

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Sophie's volunteer story

Sophie's volunteer story

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Published: 19th August, 2020

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Sarah's volunteer story

Sarah's volunteer story

Read more

Published: 19th August, 2020

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

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