This Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to every volunteer who gives their time, energy and compassion to support ReMind UK.
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Whether they are helping at the 10 week Chat, Make and Move, supporting fundraising activities, raising awareness in the community or offering a listening ear, their dedication makes a real difference to the people living with dementia and their families we support every day.
Volunteering is about more than giving time, it’s about creating connections, spreading kindness and helping build a stronger, more supportive community. Thanks to our volunteers, we are able to continue providing vital services and support to those who need it most.
I started volunteering after looking after a family member who had dementia. I was keen to find a way to support other people who might be experiencing some of what I had been through. When I first spoke to ReMind, they were great at identifying how I could get involved in ways that fitted with my interests, skills and time. I began helping at a new session called Chat, Make, Move and looked forward to every session. It was such a positive experience."
We are constantly inspired by the passion, generosity and commitment shown by our volunteers. Every hour given, every event supported and every conversation shared helps to get ahead of dementia.
Thank you for your amazing 922.25 hours contribution to ReMind UK.
My mother had dementia and anyone who has a relative or friend with this condition (which is far too many of us) knows how distressing it can be. It prompted me to volunteer for various research studies and now I also help out on ReMind fundraising stalls and with the peer support groups. The latter are always very enjoyable occasions. It's an opportunity to chat with those affected and engage in a number of fun activities such as badge making."
To all our volunteers: thank you for being part of the ReMind UK family. Your support truly changes lives, and we are so grateful for everything you do.
A huge thank you to everyone who so generously gives their free time to support ReMind UK. We are so fortunate to have a whole range of lovely volunteers who skills range from gardening and admin to giving talks and helping to raise the profile of the charity at community events. Through our volunteers we can reach more people to tell them about the research, services and support that we provide – we couldn’t do what we do without them, so thank you very much and here’s to another fabulous year of volunteering
If you are interested in joining our amazing team of volunteers, we would love to hear from you and welcome you to be part of the difference we are making together.
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