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A Career Break to Volunteer Abroad: A Case Study
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...
Employer Supported My Child Mentor Work: A Case Study
Geraldine Cavanagh works in sales for a large soft drinks retailer. Two years ago the company introduced a volunteering policy. “It never would...
Helping Out on a Debt Helpline: A Case Study
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...
How a Samaritan Became a Counsellor: A Case Study
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...
I Became a Citizen Advocate: A Case Study
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...
I Found a New Career Through St John's Ambulance: A Case Study
Not only is volunteering a great way of getting involved in your community, it can improve your career prospects too. Sasha Cunningham now works...
I Learnt New Skills Volunteering With National Trust: A Case Study
Terry Trent works in human resources but at the weekends she has discovered a whole different side to life by volunteering with the National...
I Put My Love of Animals Into Action: A Case Study
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”...
I Use My Massage Skills as a Volunteer: A Case Study
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...
I Work as a Mountain Rescue Volunteer: A Case Study
Every year dozens of grateful walkers and climbers benefit from the work of mountain rescue teams. The teams are made up of committed volunteers...
Volunteering as an Animal Carer: A Case Study
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...
Volunteering for Talking Newspapers: A Case Study
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....
