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stuart.vaughan
On 8 March the country began its journey out of Coronavirus lockdown restrictions towards a ‘new normal’ where society is back to something approaching the life we remember from 2019. Tentatively, restrictions are being lifted, and 8 March saw the first of these, with the resumption of education – with some continuing limitations such as use of face-masks, social distancing etc.
12 April saw us…
guest.blogger
I volunteered to be a marshall at the Wythenshawe vaccination centre in December when my friend's daughter, who is a local GP, told him they were looking for volunteers.
I am usually on car park duties, which is the first point of contact for most people coming for vaccination.
As there are only a limited number of accessible spaces it is essential that they are reserved for those who…
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Where did you hear about this volunteering?
I heard about volunteering from a friend who was already volunteering at the Wythenshawe vaccination site before Christmas.
Where and how have you been helping?
I have mainly been at Wythenshawe but also the Jaine Centre, Irish Centre and Plant Hill, all with a different feel and experience.
I have mainly been on meet and greet but also ‘inside’ and…
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Our latest story from volunteers that are helping to tackle Covid-19 comes from Poppy Soldatos - who is lending a hand with the blessing of her employer at this time:
Why did you sign up, and where did you hear about this volunteering
My job is Tesco Community Champion, I work with the community in Cheetham Hill and Crumpsall and get updates through emails. As soon as we got the call-out I put…
jack.puller
This week's story comes in the form of a poem (MANCHESTER VACCINATION VOLUNTEER MARSHALS).
Thanks to Sharon Jones who followed up her Vaccination Volunteering Story by sending us this piece.
Sharon's poem is also available to view by clicking here.
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As the total number of people vaccinated against Covid-19 in the UK ticks past 17 million, and a roadmap out of lockdown emerges, our latest vaccination volunteering story comes from Sharon Jones:
Why did you sign up to volunteer at the vaccination sites, and where did you hear about this?
I wanted to help in some small way, to contribute to my community; and I heard about this through…
guest.blogger
We’re loving hearing about all the wonderful and impactful stories from people that are helping with Manchester’s Covid-19 vaccination programme. This week’s story comes from Ally Elliot:
Why did you sign up to volunteer at the vaccination sites, and where did you hear about this?
I took my elderly mum for her first jab at the end of December and it was a very emotional experience; so many older…
guest.blogger
This week’s vaccination volunteering story comes from Christine Ashton:
Why did you sign up?
I’m a fieldworker for Winning Hearts and Minds and due to covid have been unable to engage with communities.
Staying at home isn’t for me and I feel like I’m helping our most vulnerable at this important time. I’ve volunteered for a few sessions and have really…
guest.blogger
Our first account of vaccination volunteering in February 2021 comes from David McLenachan:
Why did you sign up to volunteer at the vaccination sites, and where did you hear about this?
The vaccination program is at a crucial time for the country and the only route to get us out of the pandemic, I wanted to play a part in supporting this.
I heard through Manchester Health and Care Commissioning…
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This week, Dale Anne McAulay tells us more about their experience of vaccination volunteering.
Dale is a reporter for the Meteor (a not-for-profit, independent media co-operative), and recently wrote what it's like to volunteer at a Covid-19 vaccination centre in Manchester.
You can read 'Inside a Manchester Covid-19 vaccination centre' via the Meteor website at:
https://themeteor.org/2021/…
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The volunteer centre has received just shy of 1500 expressions of interest from people that want to support local vaccination sites in Manchester. This marks what is going to be a mammoth effort in the city in the coming weeks and months; and stands as a shining example of how kindness and giving of time and energy is eventually going to pull us out of all of this (together).
A quick…
Mike Wild
It’s an old question: “have you ever wondered what it would be like if….?” (Bit of a cliché in fact, but go with me, it’s the end of a long difficult year...)
On the day I’m writing this, we’re asking that question about the work of local charities, community groups, faith groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if they just weren’t…