Tracy, Hayley and Georgia

Hayley

Volunteering at Bath Gateway Out and About Club has become a hugely important part of my life. I found out about this amazing club through a student I supported doing sports at Bath College.
Each week she enthusiastically would talk of her excitement of going to club that evening, meeting her friends and doing a range of fabulous activities. I was intrigued and came along to find out more. From my very first session, I fell in love with the group. Both members and volunteers have become my new family.
I enjoy the opportunity to bring people together and make a unique difference to the lives of others. It is my chance to give something back to others. The club is fun and friendly and I too now look forward to my weekly activities with the club. Since volunteering, I now work inspiring and helping students to volunteer in the community too.

Layla

I have been a volunteer at Bath Gateway Out and About for nearly six years and have really got to become friends with our members, to see the happiness on their faces its indescribable. I have watched our members growing in confidence and thrive in a positive and uplifting atmosphere. I love volunteering and I love everyone to bits!

Luke and Layla

Paul and Georgia

Paul

I don’t see myself as a volunteer I see myself as a friend who enjoys the company of the group.

Recep

I really enjoy helping our members to learn new skills - seeing them enjoying themselves while being active is very rewarding ! 
I feel that I’m doing something worthwhile in supporting our club members.

Mathew and Recep

Cristie, Cherelle and Mary

Cristie

I like volunteering as it gives you a sense of warmth to know you give time to help people around you - it's heart-warming and we always have a blast!

Andy

It’s a pleasure to be a volunteer, we have fun and games a great time is had by all.

Sharon and Andy

Lucy and Katie

Lucy

I love volunteering with Bath Gateway Out and About everyone is so lovely and it is just so much fun . I look forward to coming to club every week.

Carla

I enjoy volunteering at Bath Gateway Out and About as its gives the members an opportunity to make new friends while taking part in lots of different fun activities, I enjoy teaching skills such as cooking.

Harry, Carla and Jon

Gill and Roger

Gill

After leaving full-time employment and having more time to spare, I decided to volunteer with Bath Gateway Out and About as I wanted to contribute to a worthwhile organisation.

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Here is a video made by one of our former activity supporters, showing what kind of things can be involved in a typical day's volunteering with Bath Gateway Out & About, plus what is involved in the application process, and also what kinds of valuable experience, skills and rewards can be gained by a club volunteer.