At BDCA, we value our volunteers. They make it possible for us to serve our neighbours in need through giving their time, skills and knowledge selflessly. We are celebrating National Volunteers Week (1-7 June) with a tea party to thank them and by sharing one story a day of of some of our amazing volunteers.

Today we meet Sarifa who volunteers for our front office at The Well Community Centre.

“I’m enjoying helping people and learning so much.”

Sarifa was made redundant from her job. She volunteered to support our busy office as a way of expanding her experience, skills, and knowledge beyond retail so she could have wider job opportunities.

“I’ve learned a lot here,” says Sarifa. “For example, I was nervous about answering the phones but now I can take a call confidently. And I know how to use a computer much better now.”

Sarifa also enjoys the social aspect of meeting so many different people and assisting them. “I’d be sitting bored at home if I wasn’t volunteering here. I’m really enjoying helping people. And all the staff are so friendly, I can go to any of them for help.”

If you would like to support BDCA, please see our current volunteering opportunities or donate here.