“One of the things that surprised me, especially since I’ve been doing the tree planting, is how much more I’m capable of than I ever thought I was. I think if six months ago you asked me if I thought I could stand in a field all day and plant trees, I’d have said no way. Things like that, you surprise yourself.” Continue reading “Stephanie’s story – Volunteer tree planting with KindleWoods”
“I really believe if you’re doing volunteer work, then the work itself should be the reward not the recognition. It is that feeling of, “I’m really glad I did that” which is the important thing. There’s just something about it, such a nice feeling.”
Continue reading “Ray’s story: I get a buzz out of seeing people smile”
Early in lockdown the charity where I worked were contacted by a care home, who were looking for ways to alleviate some of the isolation and loneliness faced by many of their residents who were unable to meet their friends and family. Together with the care home, we came up with the idea of letter writing and shortly afterwards Give…a few words was born.
Continue reading “Sharron’s story: We’ve all got something to give”
