Simon - Session Volunteer

“It’s Wednesday evening, -2 degrees, the Xmas lights are on and I’m standing in the centre of Newbury with the most amazing bunch of volunteers. On the menu tonight is sausage and pasta with the obligatory serving of soup (roasted vegetable) and loads of other edible goodies. As well as food tonight we’ve given out gloves, hats, socks, thermal bottoms, toilet roll and shower vouchers to those that need it most….and that is just one night out of 365.

I started to volunteer in 2022, it was along way out of my comfort zone but with the support of my fellow volunteers I have found something that has become part of me as well as meeting some simply lovely people. 

In 2024 I joined the board of Trustees and in 2025 stepped up to the Chair role where I work with a dedicated team of 6 Trustees in supporting, guiding and securing the future of our wonderful charity.