It’s Volunteers Week!
Our charity’s work depends on the support of so many amazing volunteers. Last year, they delivered an incredible 14,199 hours of volunteering between them, across our many different projects. We’re so grateful to each and every one of them!
We’re pleased to share some messages of thanks from our staff team.
After-School Club
“Dear Jens and Sa’ad, thank you so much for your time to help our after-school club. Without your support, we will never be able to deliver such a successful activity.“
Tania Faraj, Wellbeing Project Coordinator
Employability Support
Tara has used her professional experience to support clients with our Employability Support service.
“Tara, we are forever thankful for the time you have given.”
Parul Wangoo, Training and Employment Consultant
Advice Service Volunteer
“Thank you for the invaluable support you’ve provided through your IT expertise. Your dedication, patience, and willingness to share your time and knowledge have made a meaningful difference to everyone who has benefited from your help.
Through volunteering, the advice project benefited greatly from supporting the local community, which led to the creation of a paid role within the advice service at the Abbey Centre. We are incredibly fortunate to have you as part of our team.“
Assia Donovan, Advice & Support Officer
Community Pantry
“A huge thank you to each and every one who turns up week in, week out to support the Pantry.
What a great caring kind and thoughtful team we have, they all bring individual qualities to the Pantry.
We really could not run the Pantry at the Abbey Centre without the Volunteers.”
Erica Fuller, Community Pantry Project Officer
Community Pantry
“We like to all enjoy sitting down and break bread together. A massive thank you to the personal shopping team at the Community Pantry.
The positive impact they have on our service users is amazing, making the Abbey Centre a safe space for everyone to enjoy.
Many thanks to you all!“
Caz Gandy-Brown, Volunteer Manager
Community Pantry Logistics Team
“A massive thank you to the Logistics team volunteers at the Community Pantry, for all the hard work they do in making the Community Pantry look amazing. Your help and support are amazing, and we are truly grateful for the time you give to us.“
Caz Gandy-Brown, Volunteer Manager
Community Pantry Volunteer
We’re delighted to see our volunteers grow, gaining valuable skills and experience during their time with us.
“Volunteering at the Abbey Centre Pantry has been Wonderful, I have gained new skills, gained confidence all while working in a kind supportive loving team of people. I am applying for paid work now as my confidence has grown. I want to say thank you.“
Rumi, Community Pantry Volunteer
Meals Projects
We provide warm meals on two evenings each week, for homeless people, and for refugees and asylum seekers. Civil servants come to support us from several different government departments in our area. Their help is vital to ensure the smooth running of the service, and they spend time engaging with our guests to ensure they feel safe and welcome.
“We would like to say a massive thank you to all the Civil Servants who support our meals projects.“
Caz Gandy-Brown, Volunteer Manager
Corporate Partnerships
We work with many local businesses who come to support us as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes. They usually help out at our biggest events like Tea Parties, which are great fun for everyone involved, and a vital part of our efforts to reduce social isolation.
“Volunteers come in many forms, we have a wonderful relationship with our CSR partners, and they have a huge impact and support our many Tea Parties. They make a huge impact on so many lives when they come to support.“
Caz Gandy-Brown, Volunteer Manager
Volunteer with us
Find out about our current opportunities and sign up to volunteer with us on our Volunteering Page.
