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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
millie.brown
Beyond Covid emergency response: planning for funding in 2021
Funding throughout 2020/21 has focused on emergency Covid-19 response. This has been welcomed and much needed. However, many organisations are now looking for longer-term funding opportunities to ensure they can continue operating for the sake of their users when the emergency funding ends. This is due to be exacerbated as local…
barkery.jammeh
Hi all,
As we reach the end of Volunteers week 2020, I hope you will agree that we have had some fantastic stories shared this week and the last two below are no different. As we said in our original post to start the week, due to the circumstances we we're not able to get involved in as much stuff as we would normally and hopefully next year things will be back to 'normal' …
barkery.jammeh
Here is a short story from Daryl. Thanks for submitting Daryl :)
Volunteer name: Daryl pollitt
Volunteer age:60
Where are you from: Street Treats
What's your volunteer role and what do you do in that role:
Feed the homeless
How long have you been volunteering for:
6 Years
How did you get involved with volunteering:
I started when my teenage son suggested we make some sandwichs and…
barkery.jammeh
Hi all, we hope you are still enjoying the fabulous stories we have been sharing this week. Next up we have Ru Yi Chang!
Name: Ru Yi Chang
Volunteer age: 20
Where are they from: Malaysia
What's their volunteer role and what do they do in that role:
Activity Mentor and Peer support group volunteer. To support disabled adults and increase their confidence in travelling to attend weekly supported…
barkery.jammeh
Hello all,
I hope you are enjoying your week. Todays next story is from someone we know very well - Sam from Breakthrough UK. Not only does Sam work with and help volunteers in her working life but Sam also finds the time to volunteer herself which is amazing. Find out more about Sam below and what her most memorable Volunteer memory is!
Volunteer name: Sam
Volunteer age: 30
Where are…