Gill

It has been a privilege to be part of the programme and it gave me structure to my days when we were in lockdown

Susan

I love knowing the people around me, participating in community life and helping out where I can

Fran

People are very interesting and also very grateful for the work that the vaccinators do

Jack

"What I found nice about the situation is that everyone was in good spirits"

Georgie

"I decided to volunteer because I wanted to utilise my gap year to my best advantage and do something worthwhile"

Kerrianne

"One of my most favourite things I've learnt is just how giving the community in the area is"

Anna

"Up at the vaccination centre the staff and the public are so grateful for ones help."

Wendy

"When big things happen we can collectively pull together to help in anyway we can."

Marie

"It has been very humbling as people have been so grateful to me for such small things."

Dan

"I started supporting the Covid-19 after I had my second jab and I wanted to give some back to the community"

Sue

"I've seen how a Community pulls together, and can find strengths from adversity."

Apurva

"Be kind and helpful towards others when you have the strength. You wouldn't know how meaningful just a simple kind act can be for others."

Simon

"The level of gratitude we got from the two people we were shopping for was definitely a stand-out moment for me."

Richard

"…and as if by magic Colin and another neighbour Kelly had popped a note through my door which I responded to and subsequently Team Turquoise unicorn was born."

Isabel

"I have developed a lovely friendship with a lady I've helped and we will stay in touch!"

Joshua

"I loved working with amazing people like Sarah, Vic and James, with Miles now joining the group as well...the people is what has made this experience for me"

Karen

"It's great to part of a team, especially this one: hard working, genuinely lovely people and a lot of fun. It's been amazing to see how much kindness there is out there."

Michael

"Talking to people on their doorsteps can add a little sunshine to what for many can be a dark and scary time"

Col

"I feel better when I'm useful not just filling my time for my benefit, I missed being part of and managing a team"

Liz

"It has been very rewarding, often quite hard, work and particularly enlightening about how much people need help in the community."

Evie

"From this fantastic experience, I have learnt a lot of new knowledge and a deeper understanding of the UK's culture."

Judith

"I realised that a local response was more effective and so signed up with the Compassionate Community."

Lynda

"I am fit enough to get my own shopping etc, but I wanted to help others."

Alison

"I have been humbled by the generosity of strangers."

Hayley

"It has made me see just how many amazing people we have in BANES who are willing to go that extra mile to help someone in need."

Vijay

"The volunteering opportunity offered me a purpose, something to look forward to each week."

Carl

"So many people are so close to things going wrong, when their support network falls over."

Margaret

"I knew I had to do something to help other people."

Sarah

"If everyone did a little bit to support others when they needed it, the world would be a better place."

Sarah

"I have been impressed by the gratitude of the residents."