Inspirational Stories
Volunteers in the community share their experiences with us.
I have always felt it is important to give something back to the community. I knew I wanted to volunteer and I thought it would be interesting to work with elderly people. Read more about Lauren Benzaken
I regularly volunteer on Mondays and try to be available on any other days when the centre is short staffed, particularly to accompany groups on outings.Read more about Johnny
In 2001 I first heard of Kisharon, the excellent work they did and the unconditional support they offered children with special needs. The opportunity arose for me to lend my support to Tuffkid, a part of the Kisharon "family", and I jumped at the chance. Read more about Delia Fishman
The Leonard Sainer Special Day Centre for people with dementia is an incredible place and invaluable resource for the community. I have met some truly amazing people in my 12 years of volunteering there.Read more about Hermione Goodman
Following my retirement from work in my mid 60's I was thinking about trying to put something back into the community by doing some sort of voluntary work which would be both useful and from which I could gain some personal satisfaction. By chance I met socially two of the parents who helped to found JAMI and realised from my chats with them that perhaps volunteering with their organisation might well suit me.Read more about Noel
After witnessing a close family member recover from a severe bout of depression, I felt the need to help others who suffer from long term mental illness. Volunteering at JAMI not only gives me this opportunity, but allows me to do something within my community that is outside of my day to day work life, the rewards of which are invaluable.Read more about Elliot Oliverstone