Andy on volunteering
'Being a volunteer keeps me among friends and gives me a reason to keep going.'
Mario on volunteering at an information centre
'I find that I can really empathise with people.'
Patrick on being a Cancer Voice
'You need to know what people have been through to identify what will be a good support for them.'
Vivek on volunteering at a Macmillan Centre
'As much as I was helping other people, I realised I was actually helping myself as well.'
Jo on being a Cancer Voice
'This is important work and I'm enjoying every minute of it.'
Ravinder on being a volunteer ambassador
'I go and support ladies who are facing cancer now.'
Jill on volunteering at a support group
'I get so much from running the support group.'
Pauline on being a practical support volunteer
'You just have to have a genuine interest in helping people; that’s all it takes.'
Lynn on being a Cancer Voice
'I was very keen to give feedback and raise awareness.'
Liam on being a fundraising volunteer and speaker
'Giving your time to make life better for other people is the best reward.'
Ron on being a lead service volunteer
'I find volunteering very rewarding, and it gives you a lot of self-belief.'
Phil on volunteering
'Through volunteering, I can make a difference to those people that need the support.'
June on volunteering in an information centre
'I volunteer in memory of my mother; Macmillan were wonderful and I wanted to give something back.'
Ron on being a Cancer Voice
'I have a lifetime of experience, so wish to contribute all I can, whilst I can.'
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