This month, we shine a spotlight on an exceptional volunteer, 19-year-old, whose dedication to civic engagement and community service has earned her the Volunteer of the Month award. Starting her journey with St. John Ambulance at the age of ten, she has now amassed over 1,000 hours of volunteering.
Her Remarkable Journey
Her colleague praises her commitment: “She attends three or four youth units weekly, participates in peer education events, and takes part in first aid training for schools and NCS programs. Her selflessness is truly inspiring.”
An Interview with Our Volunteer of the Month
How does it feel to be our Volunteer of the Month winner?
“It’s quite exciting because I knew nothing about it.”
Tell us about your volunteering
“I mainly work with St. John’s. I started as a youth cadet providing first aid at public events, and now I train youth cadets.”
Most memorable volunteering moment?
“Volunteering at the Cadet of the Year Awards, seeing young cadets I trained being rewarded.”
Skills gained through volunteering?
“Loads! Mainly leadership and communication skills.”
Lessons from your volunteering experience?
“I have more confidence in myself than I thought I would ever have.”
What would you be doing instead?
“I’d probably be watching TV. Volunteering confirmed my passion for becoming a paramedic.”
Message to the nominator?
“A massive thank you! It was such a surprise.”
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Skills You'll Develop
- Communication
- Animal Care
- Mentoring
- Leadership
Impact Areas
- Community Support
- Education
Why This Role Matters
Volunteering in roles like this builds real-world experience that employers value. Every hour you contribute is tracked on your Vinspired profile, earning you verified digital certificates and badges. Whether you're building your CV, strengthening a UCAS application, or simply making a difference in your community — this role gives you tangible proof of your impact.
What to Expect
- Full induction and ongoing support from the organisation
- Flexible commitment — discuss hours that work for you
- References available for future employment or education
- Track your hours and skills on your Vinspired impact profile
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