Simon came to live in Dudley to access specialised support for his gambling addiction. He wanted to meet people as he knew no one in the area and do something positive with his time, so his support worker put him in touch with the Dudley CVS Volunteer
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I enjoy my volunteering because it’s given me a new lease of life, I don’t feel like I want to end it anymore, my confidence has gone from 10 per cent to 100 per cent and I’m feeling much better in myself.
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After leaving school Naomi spent several years suffering from ill health, spending spells in hospital. Having recovered she was keen to get into work, but needed to do so gradually and at her own pace.
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Feeling his career prospects were limited after losing his job in his late fifties, David fell into a depression and turned to drink. With the support of his family however David began to get well but realised he needed something to occupy his time.
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