Residents in both our overseas homes, Raphael in India and Klibur Domin in Timor-Leste, love it when volunteers arrive.

As a volunteer you will find it hard to resist the smiles and attention you are given. There are many benefits as well; the experience will give you a sense of purpose, create new social networks, develop skills in your working and social environments and as well it could also help you explore a possible career path. In return you will feel a deep sense of accomplishment, that will give you such an amazing up-lift in your life. 

Most of all you can help to make a difference
‘for the relief of suffering without discrimination’.

Read the two volunteer stories in this issue. They are from a couple of years back as Covid meant that volunteers were unable to go until just recently. The joy of volunteering at both homes is still one of the most talked about experiences from our volunteers. 

Take a look at the videos of the different centres at: https://ryder-cheshire.org/media/videos/. 

This will give you an idea about each of the homes and what might suit you best.

Once you have decided, go to the volunteer page on the website ryder-cheshire.org. Scroll to the end of the page and click the volunteer button. This will bring up an email which will arrive in my mailbox.

It would be fantastic if you would let me know something about yourself, why you want to volunteer and where and when you would like to go.

If you are still unsure which home would suit you best let me know that also. I will get back to you as soon as I can.

I can put you in touch with volunteers who have recently been so you can get a better idea of what is happening and where you think you might fit in best.

Do not hesitate to contact me even if you are unsure if you want to go now or in the future. We can always find a time to talk to see what will work best for you and for the home you choose to go to.

I very much look forward to hearing from you.

Susie Mackerras Volunteers’ Co-ordinator.