Friends of Charis on the look out for new volunteers

Friends of Charis are calling for new volunteers to join their team and they are keen to ensure that men, women and young people are aware of the positive contribution volunteering can have on health and wellbeing.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Sep 2018, 11:49 BST
Updated 3rd Sep 2018, 12:18 BST

Magherafelt shop manager Martin Bradley said: “We are keen to break down some of the existing barriers to volunteering and give everyone a chance to transform their own lives and those of others. Volunteering can be a lot of fun and it’s a good way of making new friends, gaining new experiences and supporting a local charity.

“There are a number of ways you can share your time and skills to support the work of the Friends of Charis Shop. From simply volunteering for two hours a week, right up to two days a week, we have a flexible structure that accommodates everyone. The simple fact is that we wouldn’t exist without our volunteers and I would personally like to pay tribute to the hundreds of volunteers who have given up their time to help.

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“Having worked at the shop for seven years, and more recently in a management role, I’ve been fortunate to meet great people. Their hard work is critical to the work of the team at Charis Cancer Care. Some of our volunteers work in the charity shop which is located in the heart of Magherafelt, others work in their local community, supporting events and activities.

“I’d encourage anyone who may be interested in supporting our events, or working in our shop, to get in touch. Simply call in for a chat. From working behind the scenes sorting the many generous donations, to helping us on the shop floor, there is a multitude of ways in which you can get involved. We do need new volunteers to help our fundraising team in particular those working within our Friends of Charis Shop and there are roles for men, women and young people.”

Cookstown man and father of three Sam Johnston decided to leave his work in South Africa and return home. He has been a volunteer at Friends of Cancer for over three years. “Having worked in retail management for over 24 years, upon retirement I decided I wanted to give something back to the local community where I grew up,” he said.

Should you wish to become a volunteer or make a donation to support cancer patients, their families and those bereaved with cancer, please contact Director of Fundraising Veronica Morris on 028 8676 9217 07738 492541 or [email protected]