Personal experiences of volunteering

Currently, over 3,000 people dedicate time and skills to Leonard Cheshire Disability’s work in their voluntary roles. Here, just a few of them reveal their personal motivation and what they have gained from the experience.

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Briony Gunther became involved as a way of gaining work experience. She has met new people and developed her career ideas through volunteering at Le Court Cheshire Home.

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Peter Gichura, an asylum seeker in Britain, passionately believes in the value of making a contribution to society. He has gained confidence and a sense of team spirit from his volunteer role at Leonard Cheshire Disability’s Head Office in London.

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Patricia Walker took up volunteering following her retirement. She wanted to find a new activity after a busy career. She has found fulfilment and kinship in her role supporting service users at Alne Hall Cheshire Home in Yorkshire.

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