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Jo, a woman with brown hair, is sitting behind a desk with a computer screen in front of her. She is wearing a brown cardigan and is smiling.

Jo's story

Discover how Jo became a Legacy and In-Memory Volunteer and the rewarding impact volunteering has had on life and community.

Last updated: 28 July 2026

Author: Katie Haworth

Freddie's volunteer story

Shelter corporate volunteer, Freddie, tells his story of mentoring

Last updated: 29 July 2026

Author: Gabby Sale

Freddie's volunteer story

Josh's story

Read Josh's story about being a digital volunteer in the Glasgow Community Hub.

Last updated: 29 July 2026

Author: Mark O'Loughlin

The face of a woman who is of White ethnicity with short, brown hair wearing square-framed, black glasses. She is smiling and a park is in the background.

Katie's story

Read all about Katie's experience as a Stories Volunteer

Last updated: 30 July 2026

Author: Katie Haworth

Two women are stood side by side at a market stall, smiling. On the left is a Shelter staff member with black hair. She is wearing a hat and blue cardigan with floral detail. Tassia has long brown hair. She is wearing tinted glasses and a red coat.

Tassia's story

Read about Tassia's experience of being a Retail Volunteer.

Last updated: 30 July 2026

Author: Tassia O'Leefe

A picture of a woman with long, blonde hair and sunglasses. She is smiling and wearing a Shelter t-shirt which reads 'all love should have a home'. She is stood in front of a Shelter banner and has her arms raised excitedly.

Gemma's story

Read Gemma's story about her role as a Shelter community volunteer.

Last updated: 30 July 2026

Author: Katie Haworth

Saurabh's Story

Read about Saurabh's experience as a volunteer for the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership.

Last updated: 29 July 2026

Author: Mark O'Loughlin

Saurabh's Story

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