Question 1: What do you personally get out of volunteering?

• "I get a feeling of being useful in helping others."
• "Helping people less fortunate than myself has become a way of life. Each week it feels like a job well done!"
• "The satisfaction of feeling useful and 'giving something back' to the community."
• "Being part of a team and feeling useful."
• "Fellowship with the other volunteers."
• "Volunteering gives a structure to my week. It is good to do something worthwhile and to be useful."

Question 2: Has volunteering helped you deal with personal circumstances or problems?

• It's the perfect antidote to loneliness or feelings of uselessness. It keeps you busy and you feel valued.
• "Being a widow, I enjoy the company and fellowship"
• "It keeps me busy at a time of life when I could be slowing down but don't want to. The team are very supportive.

Question 3: How do you think your volunteering helps the community?

• "I like to think we offer acceptance and non-judgemental support, hopefully improving the self-esteem and quality of life of those that come through our doors."
• "We do a little to fill a gap in support from the government. Our volunteers provide physical and mental support, a decent meal, and especially someone to talk to."
• "We know that people appreciate our efforts."
• "We give hope to those struggling to get by."
• "Many of our clients are not able to cook for one reason or another so it is good to be able to provide them with a nutritious meal including fresh vegetables when we know they mainly eat unhealthy 'convenience' foods."
• "Apart from providing hot meals, we give our time to listen to people who are often feeling alone."

Question 4: What would you say to someone thinking of becoming a volunteer?

• "Get in touch and arrange to come to one of our sessions on a Tuesday morning to see what we do. If it isn't for you, that's not a problem but you may just enjoy it."
• "Give it a try - you never know where it might lead. You will make new friends, become part of a 'family' and have the satisfaction of being helpful."
• "Don't hesitate!"
• "Do it!!! If it doesn't work out you can always stop but if it does you may find yourself with lots of new friends as you become a member of a loving team of volunteers aiming to serve the community and help others who are less fortunate."
• "If you have any spare time in your daily life, use it to help others. It will help you too."