Volunteer Stories

Volunteers working for Family Lives have included a former stockbroker who gave up what some would see as an enviable lifestyle to do volunteer work, a mum-of-four who was inspired by her work with Family Lives to pursue her dream of becoming a midwife and a former publishing lawyer who was seeking a greater work life balance and who has gone on to train as a psychotherapist. Got your own volunteering experience? Share your story.

  1. Family Lives - Volunteering

    Volunteering is at the heart of the work that Family Lives delivers. As an organisation we have a proud history spanning over three decades in which volunteering has spearheaded our organisational...

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    Anonymous - A contrast to the day job

      A former stockbroker, who wishes to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of his current voluntary work, say: “I have to say that I love voluntary work – I am addicted to it and I would...

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    Dinky Manning - My confidence has grown

    Trainee midwife and mum-of-four Dinky Manning says: “It’s difficult to put into words how much volunteering and then working for Family Lives helped me – it was pivotal in getting me to where I am...

  4. Arif Devji - From service user to volunteer

    I am 50 and I have a three year old. Until I became a father parenthood meant nothing to me and I'd been focused on developing my career. The arrival of my new baby enlightened me to join 'Dad’s life...