Case Studies

George Bickley enjoyed his high-powered career as an engineer until he broke his leg. “The time off work gave me a period to think about what I was...

Geraldine Cavanagh works in sales for a large soft drinks retailer. Two years ago the company introduced a volunteering policy. “It never would...

Catherine Reddy is only too aware of the effects of the global recession. Catherine volunteers for a debt helpline and receives dozens of calls a...

Jan Dozier became a full-time mum eleven years ago to raise her daughter but has now qualified as a counsellor and has a new job working with a...

Jenny Dowles works in an office which sells communication equipment. She has worked there for over 15 years and enjoys the work. However she felt...

Not only is volunteering a great way of getting involved in your community, it can improve your career prospects too. Sasha Cunningham now works as...

Terry Trent works in human resources but at the weekends she has discovered a whole different side to life by volunteering with the National Trust....

Joely Green has always loved animals and grew up with various pets “We had cats, dogs, hamsters, rabbits and even a rescued magpie at one point”...

Lila Campbell has a soothing touch which she uses to good effect as a volunteer masseuse. Not only does Lila gain all the benefits of using her...

Every year dozens of grateful walkers and climbers benefit from the work of mountain rescue teams. The teams are made up of committed volunteers...

Cyndy Hopkins dotes on animals and they respond to her too, sensing that they are safe with her. Cyndy loves animals so much that she volunteers as...

John Strachan is a keen amateur actor and is proud of his clear speaking voice. He puts it to good effect as a volunteer with talking newspapers....