She was one of four volunteers who started at the shop in November 2011 and has stayed ever since! “I remember the day that I saw the advertisement in the shop window. I went straight in and spoke to the team to get involved in volunteering and support my local Hospice, as you will never know whether you or your family will need its services,” she recalls.
“On my first day it was very, very busy - everyone was so curious to see what the shop was about! Thankfully. We always receive positive comments about the shop; how clean it looks, the friendly atmosphere and how marvellous the window displays are - it’s absolutely lovely. We are like one big family!”
“Having retired myself, volunteering with the Hospice gives you an incentive and purpose to get up in the morning and be part of a team. I put in my two pennies worth of help for the Hospice, and do my bit to help the local community.
“It’s so rewarding. I would really encourage those who are feeling a bit lost or recently bereaved, to take the plunge and apply to volunteer when the time is right for them.”
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