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Mausum's Story

"Delivering the vaccine is a way to bring the world one step closer to the one we recognised before COVID-19. I wanted to be part of making that happen."

Kash's story

"I absolutely adore teaching and I get amazing feedback from the learners. I think there is nothing better than teaching new people how to save a life."

Kimona's story

"I feel it’s very important to do your part during a crisis. There have been some difficult moments, like the shift when I was looking after a young person who was set on taking their own life."

"I wanted to give something back."

Steve's volunteering experience gave him the confidence to respond to emergency incidents when off-duty. Whilst visiting London, he noticed a crowd gathered around a man on the floor.

"You feel a bit like a superhero when you put the uniform on."

At Truro City of Lights, St John volunteers are the quiet presence that gives people peace of mind. Jay shows how we're always ready to provide support, whatever happens.

"The memory that sticks with me is first time I cried on the ward."

Mary tells us what it's like caring for patients in hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.

"Donations saved my son's life."

Claire joined St John after our volunteers treated her son at a race.

"We never give up on anybody."

An inside look at our Hastings Homeless Service.

"The human element is where we can make the biggest difference."

"Knowing the time would come soon, I went to hold the patient’s hand. It's hard to cry when wearing a surgical mask."

"What happened to me could happen to anyone."

Our volunteers respond to an emergency at the Chester Marathon.

Giving people the skills and confidence to act

Sheila takes us through a training session with her Volunteer Unit in County Durham.

Stepping forward to help donors give blood

Our volunteers have been providing an extra pair of hands for blood donations and kidney dialysis.

Preparing PPE at Wakefield HQ

We have a huge force of volunteers working hard behind the scenes.

"It really helps change communities like mine"

Raisa delivers a training session on severe bleeding to her peers.

"I'd done a lot of training, so I knew what I was doing."

Logan was only 10 years old when he awoke to find his Grandad in severe pain.

"We support from each other and learn from each other all the time."

Helping our volunteers deliver first aid at only 17 years old.

Volunteers supporting runners in the Great North Run

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