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Lynsey’s Journey

Our Development Officer Lynsey caught the volunteering bug back in 2013 and, because of this, when she returned to the workplace after a lengthy period caring for her children at home, she started working in the third sector.

She told us, “My first time volunteering came about because of a particular interest I had at the time when my children were very little, it really helped that when I was volunteering I could have a baby in arms (and often a toddler in tow as well!) with me. This introduced to me the idea that volunteering can, and should, be inclusive and that a welcoming and flexible attitude to involving volunteers makes a huge difference to people who want to get involved.

“Currently I do a couple of volunteer roles locally, one helping to run a weekly activity group for children in my local area and the other being a Board member for another local organisation, although both roles are looking very different right now due to COVID restrictions.

“Volunteering is important to me, when you have children and a full-time job it can be difficult to help and organise in your community but when you volunteer, you vote with your feet about what support, services and activities are important.”

 

 

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"Volunteering in 3 words: Patience, Compassion, Selfless."

Gillian

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2020-06-19T20:36:36+01:00

Gillian

"Volunteering in 3 words: Patience, Compassion, Selfless."
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"We believe that volunteering has the FEEL GOOD FACTOR."

Mary and Jacqueline

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Mary and Jacqueline

"We believe that volunteering has the FEEL GOOD FACTOR."
https://www.volunteerfalkirk.org.uk/testimonials/volunteering-8/

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"Started volunteering at school, now I’m a Guide Leader encouraging the girls to volunteer and achieve their Saltire Awards."

Anne

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2020-06-19T20:38:07+01:00

Anne

"Started volunteering at school, now I’m a Guide Leader encouraging the girls to volunteer and achieve their Saltire Awards."
https://www.volunteerfalkirk.org.uk/testimonials/volunteering-9/

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“I give my time because my heart is for people and I believe no-one should go hungry."

Karen

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2020-08-10T17:16:07+01:00

Karen

“I give my time because my heart is for people and I believe no-one should go hungry."
https://www.volunteerfalkirk.org.uk/testimonials/volunteering-10/

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"Through volunteering I’ve created long term friendships, learned new skills and helped others to develop their skills."

Lynne

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2020-08-10T17:19:08+01:00

Lynne

"Through volunteering I’ve created long term friendships, learned new skills and helped others to develop their skills."
https://www.volunteerfalkirk.org.uk/testimonials/volunteering-11/
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