Have you considered or taken up a little job or volunteered?

[chloe40]

If so, has it helped distract you/make friends?

We'd love you to share your experiences.

Chloe

[kenster1 Volunteer]

started volunteering in 97 think it was still volunteering now been with the same charity since 2015 met some good friends along the way.volunteering is never about us it`s about them(the people and organisations we volunteer for)and it gives us great satisfaction and a sense of achievement that we make a difference.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to kenster1]

Thanks so much for this Kenny kenster1

A great insight into the benefits of volunteering!

Chloe <3

[Dolphin14]

I've done a few volunteer jobs. One was for the Red Cross and another was for sending books to prisoners. Both were very satisfying.

Due to stress I never thought I would return to a job. I did find something and I've been there 4 years. It's just enough to get out and be with people. The job is not near as stressful as I'm used to so it works out well.

❤️🐬

[Sandradsn in reply to Dolphin14]

So glad you are enjoying your job Dolphin14

[Dolphin14 in reply to Sandradsn]

Thank you

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Dolphin14]

That's great to read Dolphin14

We all need something to distract us, and its a good place to meet new people.

Chloe <3

[Dolphin14 in reply to chloe40]

My sister would be so proud of me I was thinking of that after I wrote. I was volunteering but not working when she died.

[Caza]

I did try to in a local charity shop but the amount of forms I was given to fill in was just crazy it put me off. Made me feel distrusted before I’d even started!I now help run a lunch club & a walking group aimed at elderly folk although open to all. It starts up again next month after a long break.

[Sandradsn in reply to Caza]

That sounds brilliant Caza,glad you've made friends too.

[Caza]

Ps: & yes I have made friends through it.

[Sandradsn]

I help at a community cafe with some friends, I really enjoy going and we laugh,which is wonderful.I could never go back to dental nursing it was very stressful.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Sandradsn]

It's wonderful to do something less stressful.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Sandradsn]

To laugh a bit is worth so much Sandradsn

So pleased you enjoy it!

Chloe <3

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Yes things are much better since the lifting of lockdown going for interviews and finding new places!

[chloe40 Administrator]

That’s great news, all the best !

[Chase888]

I declined when my boyfriend and best friend died within 15months.

I am aiming to get strong and volunteer cos I miss my old job which has closed down.

[chloe40 Administrator]

Hi Chase888 Lovely to hear from you.

When you feel stronger, I would definitely recommend volunteering, it certainly helped me <3

Chloe