“Before I started volunteering with Glasgow’s Golden Generation in the David Cargill Centre, I spent most of my time at home alone with nothing to do and no-one to talk to. I feel my life is much better now with more interaction working with the older generation, and I am really enjoying my volunteer experience.”
Stephanie
“I started off as a volunteer admin at the Fred Paton Centre, I was transferred there from momentum skills where I was on an employability course for people who face barriers getting into work. I had been unemployed for a long time and was lacking experience and confidence but had lots of various qualifications. Being part of the Fred Paton Centre, I was proud to be part of many experiences and changes that happened over the years. From last year I was discovered, by our current CEO, to help be part of the new re-branding of our charity and from the beginning of this year I am now fully employed as the graphic designer and I am proud to say that I have helped promote this charity for the good cause we support. I would urge anyone out there to try volunteering, for whatever reason. You don’t realise how vital it is until you have tried it.”
Annette
“I started volunteering to gain experience, get more confidence and meet new people. I started volunteering after my mum passed away; she used to attend a day centre so I wanted to see what is done in these places for myself. On a suggestion from my daughter-in-law, who works for the charity, I started at the Fred Paton Centre once a week and I now volunteer in the charity shop as well. I enjoy being useful and feel that my confidence has grown in my time here. I look forward to being here for a long time.”
Isobel