The 'members' of JAMI are a very mixed group of people of all ages and with a variety of diagnoses. However, I find that most people do respond to a friendly face and a listening ear. It never ceases to amaze me that behind the individual's exterior problems lies a wealth of talent and often humour.

My personal reward from volunteering is when sometimes I am able to draw someone out of their shell and even if only for a short while, they are able to talk brightly about their lives and aspirations.