Volunteer

I really enjoy being part of Open Door. Everyone is friendly, accepting and wants to do their best for their community.

A friendly and welcoming environment full of hard working people who are making a real difference and an organisation I’m proud to be part of, even in a very minor way.

People are helped in a very kindly and in a non-judgmental way to help them back to a better place. It’s good to play a small part in that.

Fulfilling, very worthwhile cause which is ever ongoing. Essential and rewarding work which benefits many people within our community

I get as much back from my volunteering as I put in. I get a sense of purpose and enjoy making a difference.

This is a really worthwhile place to volunteer, where a really good level of service is offered to help those who are lonely or isolated or have problems with addiction, homelessness or mental health.

Volunteering gives me a sense of purpose

It’s good fun, great to meet so many lovely people and fabulous to work in a worthwhile & well supported environment

Rewarding and really feel I make a difference

I find I come away feeling blessed by trying to help and encourage our participants and seeing them grow in confidence.

What a privilege to be able to see ‘encouragement’ and ‘acceptance’ being instrumental in the road to recovery for people experiencing so many different life challenges. The craft room provides a safe, fun-filled, motivational and yet peaceful space where people can feel a real sense of belonging. Volunteers and service users all ‘belong’ together, and learn together.

It is an opportunity to reach out to someone in need.

If we were not here, I don’t know where some of our clients could have gone… We don’t refuse anyone.

Something fulfilling and worthwhile which meets a definite need in the community. A very friendly place to volunteer.