Harvey
Hello everyone! My name is Harvey, you may have spotted me in your Monday/Wednesday club meetings, I am a newbie. I am absolutely loving getting to know everyone and hanging out with you all, the best singers and dancers in Bath without a doubt!
I grew up in busy London, and very recently moved to Bath – I miss London, mostly my dog, but I have always loved visiting beautiful Bath, so it is great to be here. My favourite sport is rugby, if the weather keeps up, we should all get out in the sun together when we can and throw a ball around. I look forward to getting to know you all better and seeing you all face to face soon hopefully!
Eleanor
I have lived in Bath for six years and love the city. I like going for long walks, seeing bands, upcycling furniture, and visiting museums and art galleries. During the lock down I have been learning photography. My favourite kind of food is Japanese food.
I think a lot of the joy of volunteering comes from the people you meet and work with. There is the satisfaction of knowing that you are having a positive effect on your local community and I have also learnt many new skills volunteering over the years, but I think it always comes back to the people.
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Lorna I really like seeing all the members enjoying the activities and getting to join in with them. It’s really good getting to go somewhere different every week and to support the club members experience new activities. I so love volunteering at Bath Gateway Out and About because I get to have fun every week with the club members. |
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Lauren I really take pleasure in volunteering because I enjoy interacting with the members and helping them out with all the club’s various activities such as Bowling, Baking, and especially the music theme nights. |
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Rebecca
I really enjoy volunteering at BGOAA because I love to see the members having fun and enjoying themselves with their friends.
Volunteering also enables me to experience new activities whilst supporting the members to achieve their best during their club sessions.
Lily
I like talking to the members and listening to their stories about what they have been getting up to.
I enjoy helping the members with their many different activities.
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Meghan
I joined three years ago on the recommendation of a friend, and I love it. Just to see the smiles and make the members laugh and have a good time is incredibly rewarding. |
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Layla
I have been a volunteer at Bath Gateway Out and About for nearly eight 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
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Andy
It’s a pleasure to be a volunteer, we have fun and games a great time is had by all. |
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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. |
Lucy and Katie
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Harry, Carla and Jon
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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. |
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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. |
Gill and Roger
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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.