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Volunteering Matters Case Studies

Cole’s Goals achieved with a little help from his Grandmentor

Cole's life has been turned around by his inspiring Mentor Darren. Read about how they were brought together by our award winning Grandmentors project.

Helping young asylum seekers with life in the UK

Supported by the Grandmentors project, Musa is adapting to his new life in Hounslow and improving his language and life skills.

Essi’s Story: why volunteering matters

'The two people I supported who have autism showed me how the most simple things in life can have the biggest impact on you and can make you happy'

Image courtesy of Alicia Canter/ The Guardian

How Grandmentors are helping young care leavers find their feet

Kai and Honor have only known each other five months but thanks to the power of their Grandmentors relationship Kai is achieving great things in life.

WASSUP: Amber’s Story

'It feels to me that I have gone full circle in the volunteering world, by starting as a volunteer and being empowered by the staff there, to becoming a staff member myself and empowering the next generation of volunteers.'

EVS Full-Time Volunteering: Meryem’s Story

'We raised our voice on the behalf of women who experienced abuse, violence, exploitation and discrimination.'

EVS Full-Time Volunteering: Yacine’s Story

'That's why, if you like to meet new people, to discover a new country and to help people while developing your skills then become a volunteer!!'

EVS Full-Time Volunteering: Mario’s Story

'My personal opinion about volunteering is that I am able to support and help others actively so I should make use of it.'

EVS Full-Time Volunteering: Sediola’s Story

'It was the most beautiful feeling ever to use my professional skills to help her. It was different and made me feel like a special and better person.'

EVS Full-Time Volunteering: Emma’s Story

'I got to support amazing people and watch them overcome challenges and become more confident in trusting their own abilities.'