Volunteer Stories

  • Ken (Greenwich)

    Ken is a former Emmaus Companion who now has a flat of his own in nearby Charlton. He now comes back as a regular volunteer. I moved out to my own flat in March 2007. It’s sheltered housing and I’m very happy with the flat. But I feel I owe this place some thank yous. I come in on the bus whenever I’m needed. I usually come in on a… Read full story

  • James and Prisma (Greenwich)

    Prisma Garcia and James Krings worked at Emmaus Greenwich as part of their studies abroad at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA. James says, 'As with any completely new work experience, particularly in a different country, it is difficult to know what to expect. I was excited, if a bit apprehensive. However, since I began my work at Emmaus Greenwich back in August of 2008, I have been nothing… Read full story

  • Will

    I have been volunteering for Emmaus for the last two years in my holidays from university. I work in the central office of Emmaus which is based in Cambridge and which serves the Emmaus Communities and Groups which are all around the UK. My main focus is updating the data base, but I also deal with in-coming donations, and I help with fundraising research. I think that my time volunteering… Read full story

  • Abdul Sheikh

    I work for the Local Authority as Social Regeneration Projects Officer. I am a Consultant and Lead Officer on ethnic minorities. I also work with the homelessness department, giving them information from the ethnic minority perspective. As a Trustee for Emmaus Medway I have been working with the steering group to look for a suitable site for a new Community and also trying to get some funding. For my job… Read full story

  • Maureen Porter

    I've been a trustee of Emmaus Coventry and Warwickshire for less than a year although I had previous involvement. When they aquired this property, I advised Emmaus on the valuation and when they were looking for premises for the first workshop, again, I did the negotiation on the lease. So I had a knowledge of Emmaus and some peripheral involvement. Then last year they approached me about new premises to… Read full story

  • Carol (Brighton & Hove)

    *EMMAUS Good-will co-op* When I first heard the words”Good-will-co-op” it felt very exciting, inspiring, it conjured up aspects of co-operation, community, people sharing, socialising together, creating and exchanging ideas, and that of course is exactly what it has turned out to be. Our fortnightly meetings are well attended. Around 14/15 members gather together to show the various arts and crafts goods that they have made. There is a great atmosphere… Read full story