Sometimes, we feel that we have nothing left to give. Often, at these times, someone comes along and gives us just a little helping hand; just enough that we can make the next step, and then the next one. More often than not, that someone is a volunteer. They are giving their time freely to help others.
There are many ways to volunteer. Some people probably don’t even realise they are volunteering. Perhaps they answer a couple of posts in a support group, or maybe they just ring a friend and give them a listening ear. Others take volunteering very seriously; almost like a job except without pay. However you do it, if you give your time freely for other people, you are a very special person and Volunteer’s Week is a time for saying “Thank You!” to all of you. We all really appreciate you!
If you would like to volunteer but are not sure where to start, please do take the next step. You don’t have to do much. Just a few minutes can be enough to make a real difference. You also don’t need any special skills or experience. Just do what you enjoy. If you want to help the PDA community, then there are some great suggestions at https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/get-involved/
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