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Volunteers Transform Lives Across South East
5 Jun
Summary
- Volunteers empower individuals with vital digital skills.
- A therapy pony brings joy and comfort to care homes.
- Forest school offers nature-based support for struggling children.
Across the South East, the inaugural Make A Difference Day is illuminating the significant impact of volunteer work.
Dedicated volunteers are transforming lives through various community initiatives. At WeClick in Maidstone, digital coaches like Mel Adams empower individuals, having assisted 2,000 people in improving their skills over the last year. Adams shared that helping others provides a unique sense of fulfillment.
In East Sussex, a therapy falabella named Rosie, rescued from neglect, brings comfort and joy to care home residents and schools in Bexhill and Hastings. Her owner, Zoe, highlighted a touching moment when an elderly resident, who had been silent for months, spoke to express affection for Rosie.
Meanwhile, Huckleberries in Elstead, Surrey, offers a forest school for children struggling in school, including those who are neurodiverse or dealing with trauma. Founder Beverley Cook emphasizes the benefits of nature, animals, and peer interaction for these children.
