Ray Fountain
I started at the GBF for something to do and enjoyed the people. I started coming more often because I was enjoying myself.
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Barbara Breen
I’ve made a lot of friends here. It’s easy to like volunteers because they want to be here. I love how the staff show their appreciation for my efforts with frequent “Thank you’s”.
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Sylvia Shorten
I have met the most incredible people who struggle every day, and to see the courage it takes to come through those doors and ask for help is sometimes overwhelming. As an intake volunteer I get to give the first words of encouragement and assurance with a hug that yes, GBF can help, all this is reassured by staff.
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Mike Alfieri
In essence, volunteering is about giving one’s own time, energy, and skills freely. Volunteers generally express a sense of achievement and motivation and this represents an innate desire and enthusiasm to help others.
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I always knew I wanted to help in my community. I count my lucky stars everyday for the life that I have, and now it was time to give a little back. GBF has a presence in Grimsby that is synonymous with helping those in need.
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 Glenda Neil - "The Toy Lady"
I was looking for something meaningful to do that didn’t involve meetings, timelines and schedules. I wanted to be able to come and go as I pleased, and if travel opportunities arose, to be able to leave with a free heart.
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