FabSwingers.com forum: Volunteer work

By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

If my life wasn't so busy I would love to do some volunteer work.

Do any of you do volunteer work and what do you do?

Our sons rugby coach volunteers his time every Sunday morning and always turns up with such enthusiasm. We admire him.

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Yes, I do

I work for a charity helping women and families overcome severe postnatal mental health illness.

Its hugely rewarding, I feel like I make a difference but only sorry I cant devote more time to it.

Jo x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a B:friender - visiting older /isolated people... Currently supporting vitually over the phone - i love it

I also support animal / wildlife charities with financial support

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

"Yes, I do

I work for a charity helping women and families overcome severe postnatal mental health illness.

Its hugely rewarding, I feel like I make a difference but only sorry I cant devote more time to it.

Jo x

That is such a worthwhile cause. You must feel very proud.

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

"I am a B:friender - visiting older /isolated people... Currently supporting vitually over the phone - i love it

I also support animal / wildlife charities with financial support

I imagine you have been busier too with Covid. I hate to think people are sat lonely.

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

I’ve done outreach volunteering with homeless people and soup kitchens over the last few years. I’m now lucky enough to be employed in the sector so am receiving additional training for outreach over winter in the evenings and weekends. It’s something I’m passionate about so very rewarding.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I am a B:friender - visiting older /isolated people... Currently supporting vitually over the phone - i love it

I also support animal / wildlife charities with financial support

I do the former as well, and holding my breath as we might go back in person. It's incredibly tough going at the moment, the effects of all of this have been startling in some ways. Drawn on to do things way outside the normal remit. But we muddle through.

I'm also involved in the background in a local anti racism campaign.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I've volunteered for a political party before.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got my mum a job when she retired working in the coffee shop for royal voluntary service (old WRVS). I'm probably written out of her will now. She does love it though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd love to volunteer to a mental health charity, as a sufferer myself, who better to help others than someone with experience of it

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By *orthernswingerMan
over a year ago

Carlisle

I volunteer for a mental health charity

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

"I'd love to volunteer to a mental health charity, as a sufferer myself, who better to help others than someone with experience of it

This is so true, as long as the volunteer is fit and well.

Go for it

Jo x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I volunteer for a mental health charity "

Which one and how did you get involved?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd love to volunteer to a mental health charity, as a sufferer myself, who better to help others than someone with experience of it

This is so true, as long as the volunteer is fit and well.

Go for it

Jo x"

It's something I'm openly passionate about x

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By *orthernswingerMan
over a year ago

Carlisle

"I volunteer for a mental health charity

Which one and how did you get involved? "

I’d prefer not to discuss in a forum if that’s ok but feel free to PM me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would do something with animals x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I volunteer at work , as part of a network of listeners for help with mental health

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

I volunteer with adults who have learning difficulties

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I worked in a charity shop many years ago and when i retire hope to do voluntary work at our local dog rescue centre.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If my life wasn't so busy I would love to do some volunteer work.

Do any of you do volunteer work and what do you do?

Our sons rugby coach volunteers his time every Sunday morning and always turns up with such enthusiasm. We admire him."

We used to volunteer at a garden place that grows veg for the poor of the big cit’s and helps reformed addicts and teaches school kids about stuff out doors which was fun.

And when back in England we ran twenty football teams which was a thankless task but it was great being able to help the less fortunate kids.

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By *urora1912Woman
over a year ago

Norfolk East anglia

I run a local LGBT+ group for under 25's

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By *urora1912Woman
over a year ago

Norfolk East anglia

"Yes, I do

I work for a charity helping women and families overcome severe postnatal mental health illness.

Its hugely rewarding, I feel like I make a difference but only sorry I cant devote more time to it.

Jo x

That's something I've thought about going into

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By *orthernswingerMan
over a year ago

Carlisle

Anyone who does charity work of any discretion for any cause should be immensely proud of themselves

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've volunteered at my old junior school. Cooking with six children.

I've volunteered to work in charity shop a few times now for various different charities.

I voluntary sit on a committee, waste forum and A better Cliftonville. It's a community group. We try to keep rubbish off the beach or streets. We make the area look better with funds.

I used to volunteer for the RNLI

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a 'Dementia Friend' and help out at a memory cafe each week

I also go up to my daughters school and listen to children read.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been a volunteer youth football coach for eight years now. Been with this one, current, group for five. Love my wee team!

Used to volunteer at a local animal shelter until last year. I would do early morning shifts but ultimately couldn't carry on with work and other commitments unfortunately.

I'd strongly urge any and everyone to look into their local shelters and give what you can; be it old bed clothes, towels, blankets. Every little really does help!

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

You are all fantastic. We hope you are all very proud bid yourselves. To do things to help others really is admirable and also gives yourself a good feeling.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"You are all fantastic. We hope you are all very proud bid yourselves. To do things to help others really is admirable and also gives yourself a good feeling.

It gives me as much as I give back. Honestly.

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By *uriouscouple83Couple
over a year ago

Worcester

I maintain social media accounts and a website for a charity, I can fit that in around work and the children, it’s usually a couple of hours a week. Mr volunteers a few hours a week at an animal charity.

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Yes, I do

I work for a charity helping women and families overcome severe postnatal mental health illness.

Its hugely rewarding, I feel like I make a difference but only sorry I cant devote more time to it.

Jo x

That's something I've thought about going into

Drop me a PM if you like

Jo x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I volunteer in a charity shop.

When I was in my 20s did a six month placement helping older mentally ill people who'd been in a psychiatric hospital most of their lives and were now living in the community. It was organised by CSV (now known as VolunteeringMatters). It was one of the best things I've ever done.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Volunteering in a school but due to COVID not been in since March and not looking like I will be back in anytime soon

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By *ranimallxl5Man
over a year ago

Winchester

I do social media for a disability charity

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By *ranimallxl5Man
over a year ago

Winchester

"I maintain social media accounts and a website for a charity, I can fit that in around work and the children, it’s usually a couple of hours a week. Mr volunteers a few hours a week at an animal charity. "
me too

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I count stag beetles (yes really) I found one in my garden and the let a wildlife charity know and the persistent bastards roped me in on doing it as my paddock has the perfect conditions.

They tried get me to do dormice but I couldn’t find any of those sly bastards.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Yup, I volunteer on the committee for my wheelchair basketball team, I look after funding applications and fundraising stuff. I also volunteer with a university who partner with my workplace to mentor students and young people. I have in the past volunteered to go into schools to run Science enrichment activities and with a charity for people with certain health problems, but I had to give up some of my voluntary work when I ended up with the disability and still working FT.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Oh... It's not volunteering per se, but it's helping. I do Folding@Home on my computer. Lending processing power to universities doing medical research. I set it to "high priority" and let it run. It's almost always Covid-19 related.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

"Oh... It's not volunteering per se, but it's helping. I do Folding@Home on my computer. Lending processing power to universities doing medical research. I set it to "high priority" and let it run. It's almost always Covid-19 related."

Used to do that back in the 2000s lending my 56k modem and processing power to cancer research overnight.

I don’t use a PC now otherwise I would do it again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I volunteer at an exotic animal group, working with over 40 species, taking various animals to care homes etc for the residents and running educational after school clubs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I volunteer in a charity shop.

Gosh. Well done you. I bet you felt jubilated? Be proud

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have done over the years and will hopefully get a chance to do it again one day.

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

I’ve volunteered for guide dogs for the blind (a collector), the WRVS (a cafe in a magistrates court, the blood donor sessions and meals on wheels), a toddler group, a rainbows leader, Sunday school teacher and class assistant. Right now I don’t volunteer as I have my hands full with work, the pup, a poorly mum and the kids - one of whom has mental health issues.

When I win my millions I’ll be back volunteering though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I volunteer in a charity shop.

Gosh. Well done you. I bet you felt jubilated? Be proud "

It was really great fun. At the time I was unemployed and it was suggested as something to do. I mostly helped out in a day care centre and did a day trip to the seaside. Met some great characters and had some interesting conversations.

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By *ustyMilfxxxCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

I volunteered in an animal rescue centre.

Ran by the most amazing lady.

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By *orace99Man
over a year ago

York

I am a coach, recently been delivering prescriptions to those isolating, volunteer for a dog rescue and a local Cancer support group.

I have no time

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

In the past was chair of governors and as a whole family we worked on youth camps and did rescue / anti-trafficking and mentoring in Bulgaria. These days I’m mentor to several women in Africa on leadership track to CFOs

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"In the past was chair of governors and as a whole family we worked on youth camps and did rescue / anti-trafficking and mentoring in Bulgaria. These days I’m mentor to several women in Africa on leadership track to CFOs"

Oh, I'd forgotten about being a Governor and Chair! Goodness. Yes, did the school Governor thing for 11 years, two as Chair and that's another thing I had to drop when my leg went wonky

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By *ueen of sleezeWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I am a chair of governors at 2 schools and vice chair at another and work 45 hrs a week have kids and run a home

Just like all the rest of you amazing people I have ecome very good at plate spinning keeping all them plates in the air. One of these days they will all come.e crashing down lol

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By *appytimes2019Man
over a year ago

East Manchester

I volunteer and love doing soo, being able to help and see people develop because of your input makes it soo worthwhile ??

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By *astmidlandscoupleCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

Volunteer at a local Foodbank - sometimes quite bleak, but always rewarding

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Athletics coach to at risk teenagers and do outreach work to the trans community

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By *isstinseltoesWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

I volunteer with a charity called cruse, for those who have been bereaved.

It's all a bit different at the min due to covid though.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I volunteer with a charity called cruse, for those who have been bereaved.

It's all a bit different at the min due to covid though. "

Oh god. That must be tough, particularly at the moment. My hat is off to you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to volunteer as a Community First Responder. Did it fir about 3 years.

Now I volunteer my time as a rugby coach

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By *isstinseltoesWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

"I volunteer with a charity called cruse, for those who have been bereaved.

It's all a bit different at the min due to covid though.

Oh god. That must be tough, particularly at the moment. My hat is off to you."

Thank you, rewarding too

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I volunteer with a charity called cruse, for those who have been bereaved.

It's all a bit different at the min due to covid though.

Oh god. That must be tough, particularly at the moment. My hat is off to you.

Thank you, rewarding too "

I've had to dip into it a bit with what I do. Not my remit. I managed, but fortunately I have a long, strong rapport with the people I'm working with.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

"I volunteer with a charity called cruse, for those who have been bereaved.

It's all a bit different at the min due to covid though. "

I have often thought about training to be a bereavement counsellor when I retire.

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

Some really admirable people on here. Massive well done to anyone who does volunteer work.

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