Quotes

“Volunteering makes me realise there is nothing I can’t do”

“When I moved here, I really wanted to connect with people in the area and volunteering on this project has allowed me to do just that. I’ve met lots of new people and we’re all able to learn from each other, sharing skills and experiences”

"I wanted a change in career but was constantly told I didn’t have enough experience for the jobs I was going for. I decided the only way to get the experience I needed was to volunteer. Volunteering was such an amazing learning experience. It gave me more confidence and helped me realise I could do anything I set my mind to. I got the first job I applied for and was promoted within the first month!"

"After my science degree I was in need of a creative outlet to relax my brain. I have always been involved in voluntary work, so while I was searching for a job I decided to get involved in some community-based art work. I came across the vinvolved pottery project and it sounded perfect. An opportunity to give something back as well as developing my creative skills. I thoroughly enjoyed the pottery project and through Orange Street found myself with a job as a project leader for a new textiles project"