What our Volunteers say about their volunteering at
ReConnect Gloucestershire.
“I’m writing to express my sincere thanks for the opportunity to volunteer with ReConnect Gloucestershire. My time with the organisation has been incredibly rewarding, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with both the team and the stroke group members. The experience has only strengthened my desire to pursue a career in health psychology, with a particular focus on stroke recovery”.
James
“ Life is for living, and I’ve been given a second chance. I’ve kissed death, and I’m hugging life.’ ‘As a befriender my greatest wish is to inspire, empower and encourage my befriendees, and I tell them you only get what you put in.’
Sue
“ I just wanted to share my wonderful experience from my first befriending volunteering session at Hatherley Ward, Cheltenham General Hospital. The staff were incredibly friendly and supportive – it really made the experience even more enjoyable.”
Yuki
“Volunteer Voice: Shared Recovery & Belonging
"Creating art together with stroke survivors is about far more than producing a finished piece. It is a shared journey of resilience, creativity, and mutual encouragement... Working side by side creates friendships, reduces feelings of isolation, and reminds everyone that recovery is not something that has to be faced alone."
— Group Enabler & Expert by Experience
“ I must say I don't think I've ever had such a compassionate response as that in my life and it really meant a lot to me. Thank you.
The fact that you've felt so supportive I will give it a try again. You are right!”
Anon
“I get as much out of my befriending as they do.’
Annette
“Thank you so much, it’s so lovely to feel valued as a volunteer! “
Lisa
“Reconnect is special because it focuses on peer support. It helps people find others like them; they are not alone’
Dulcie