#VolunteersWeek - Esther
Volunteers - A spotlight on the people who make a difference.
All sorts of people, for all sorts of reasons, volunteer.
As part of Volunteers Week we want to celebrate and show our appreciation for some of the amazing people who support and contribute to Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust. We hope they inspire and motivate you to make the most of your neighbourhood.
Today the spotlight is on Esther our wellbeing art volunteer
I volunteer at Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust at the Art for Wellbeing group.
I am a mum of two school age girls and at the moment I have a bit of time to spare in the daytime whilst they are at school.
I saw a Facebook post asking for volunteers to help with the Art for Wellbeing group. I really enjoy being creative, and I was finding being at home all day on my own whilst my children were at school a bit isolating, so I decided to apply to volunteer.
Volunteering at the art group involves setting up the activity for the session, chatting with the people who attend the group and helping them out with anything they’re having difficulty with. The volunteers also devise some of the activities for the group and make sure that all of the relevant materials are available.
The best bit has been meeting some lovely people and having a routine during the week. I have also really enjoyed joining in with the art activities!
I’ve learned that putting myself out of my comfort zone is a bit nerve wracking, but if you can just push yourself to do it you get used to being a bit braver. I’ve definitely benefitted from trying something that wouldn’t be in my normal day to day activities. I think it’s given me more confidence to interact with people that I don’t know well and to perhaps try more new things.
I’m surprised at how much I’ve enjoyed volunteering. I think if you’re undecided about volunteering, just give it a go, you will meet some lovely kind people and hopefully give some support to your local community too!
Thank you Esther! From the team at Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust.