Volunteers’ Week is a chance to celebrate the incredible people who give their time to support others and make a difference in their communities. Across our Children and Family Centres, volunteers play a vital role in helping us create welcoming, supportive spaces where families can connect, learn and grow.
This Volunteers’ Week, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our fantastic volunteers, Logan.
Logan is currently studying Early Years at college and volunteers at our Stay and Play sessions at Finlay Children and Family Centre alongside Family and Community Connector, Rabia.
When he’s not studying or volunteering, Logan enjoys TV shows, musicals, gaming and spending time with friends. His volunteering journey began when his mum spotted Gloucestershire Gateway Trust at an information evening.
Because I was starting the college course, I thought I would see if they had anything going on that I could get involved in, so I could build on what I was learning in college.”
After speaking with Rabia about what volunteering involved, Logan decided it was the perfect opportunity to gain experience and support local families.
I started volunteering in January. I’ve enjoyed seeing different families and how children develop in different ways.”
Logan helps create a welcoming environment for parents, carers and children. He’s also been able to build relationships with the families who attend the Stay and Play sessions,
Mostly, I’ve enjoyed building the connections with the parents and the children, for them to trust me and speak with me if they need help or something.”
For Logan, volunteering is about helping families feel supported and giving children opportunities to learn and grow.
Supporting families is important to me because you’re there to provide the extra support that they need to develop and grow.”
Logan’s story is a fantastic example of how volunteering can make a positive difference for both the community and the volunteer. Inspired by Logan’s story? Why not explore volunteering opportunities with Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and discover how you can make an impact too? We’d love to hear from you.
