It has been a fantastic learning experience for my little boy I feel it is important for him to learn from a young age how he is able to help others. And for him to also know there is help available if he ever needed it in the future.


In a time when isolation is common and so many people are without work, it’s a good thing to keep me occupied whilst being able to help others at the same time.

I’ve been volunteering with The Parish Trust since the days when we’d get excited about doing 5 parcels a day and the team was much smaller. It has been such a joy to be part of and to see it grow into such an integral part of the community, building relationships with individuals and businesses. It quickly became something I treasured and loved, and I don’t see that changing any time soon!

It's a great way of getting to meet people who live in the local area. It's a great sense of achievement knowing that you're doing something good for your community. It's always a lovely place to work, even when we're busy and rushed off our feet!

Volunteering at the CARE Project is such a positive and fulfilling experience. Not only because we’re meeting the needs of people within our community but because we are building community and relationship with one another. From food collecting to making up food parcels and delivery there is a great sense of camaraderie amongst the volunteers and staff.