Gerald has been driving the passenger buggy for 10 years and also helps to train new drivers “I like helping people that are less fortunate than myself.” #VolunteersWeek
Library volunteer Arlene says a good volunteer has “an ability to listen, empathy, a sense of humour and common sense!” Jeanette says “I thought it would be good to give something back to the NHS after the hospitals cared for my husband. The care was brilliant”
Pascal is almost ready to graduate the Young Volunteers Project and plans to keep giving his time to volunteer at the hospital “Being a volunteer has made me thankful for life and inspires me for the future” #VolunteersWeek
Asha and Janet have been volunteer Hairdressers for a combined 13 years Janet says “The best thing about volunteering is knowing you are making a difference to the patients” Asha says “you need to be polite, willing to help and always listen to patients” #VolunteersWeek
David has been a Meet & Greet Volunteer for nearly 10 years. David says “I joined the volunteering team at Glenfield after spending some time in hospital myself. I wanted to give something back to everyone who helped me and volunteering lets me do this” #VolunteersWeek