To highlight some of the brilliant volunteers who work with us, and the different volunteering opportunities we have at Talkback, we have produced a short video, which will be published on Friday. Every day this week, we will be sharing snippets of this video to showcase some of our wonderful volunteers.

Today, we would like to celebrate Jonathan and Nathan, who currently volunteer for us working with our Include Everyone Group.

Here they talk about why they choose to volunteer:

Thank you to Jonathan and Nathan, for giving up your time to volunteer with us.

We currently have 13 active volunteers in our Volunteer Team, and between them they contribute a huge 88 hours a week to the work we do. In support of Volunteers’ Week, we want to thank all our volunteers, as well as all the other people helping in their local communities.

Did you know that volunteering offers a multitude of benefits? Not just for the communities and causes being served but also for the individuals who volunteer.

Here are two key benefits:

Increased Empathy and Compassion

Volunteering can foster empathy and compassion by allowing individuals to connect with and understand the experiences and struggles of others. It can promote greater understanding, tolerance, and empathy towards diverse groups of people.

Professional Benefits

Volunteering can enhance professional skills and boost career prospects. It provides opportunities to develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, which can be valuable in both personal and professional contexts.

We would not be able to do the work we do, without our wonderful volunteers.  We are always looking for people to join our team. To find out more contact us here.