im a volunteer of a charity in elgin, morayshire.

[shell27]

the charity is called mbvs (moray befriendin voluntary service) w get 2gether every 3rd wed of the month 2 do activities eg bingo + card makin. it has been on the go 4 13 years, my mum has been involved since the start i used 2 help out when i could but in lst 5 years iv been a volunteer im fundraising co-ordinator an help with the drivin.

5 years ago was when my condition started takin hold of me my mum said gettin out with the group would help me 2.

i would definetly recommend it, it's givin me a purpose in life, it's such a gd group of people all with different disabilities+ personalities.

the only prob is keepin maself goin between the sessions. i hope this helps xx

[beth2]

hello shell I used to be a volunteer but I had to give it up ( I used to go twice a week) but then because everyday is different and as we all know flare ups come along I started to feel awful when I could not go on the days I said I would go. well done to you for being a volunteer tare care love beth xx

[shell27]

hi beth2 there are a few time's i go but can't drive myself in an sometimes can't do the activity but i go along 4 the company an a laugh which r few an far between with fibro as u would know x

there r a few people in the group that can only 1 outof 2 which w all understand it, hope u get beta soon xx

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Hi I live in Burghead been here nearly 12 years but have been so ill since I got here I havent managed to make friends or build up a social circle. Can you give me any details you may have of clubs, support groups etc. I understand there is a fibro group in Elgin do either of you go?

I used to do voluntary work a few years back, that was befriending where we were given a client that we visited each week, mainly the elderly.

Hope you can help me. xx