Superstar volunteer shortlisted in Welsh Charity Awards

We're proud to announce that one of our amazing volunteers was announced as a ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Finalist in the Welsh Charity Awards.

Gill has volunteered with us for over five years and during that time has fulfilled a host of volunteering roles to help blind veterans overcome social isolation in her local area.

Gill begun her journey with our charity as a Home Visitor, providing crucial companionship for veterans with severe sight-loss in their own homes. She then went on to run a lunch club in her local community, bringing veterans together on a weekly basis. Gill is also a Volunteer Driver, taking veterans food shopping and to important appointments, and an Outings Companion.

And even when she’s at home Gill does everything she can to support our veterans. She's a telephone befriender to those who can’t get to social events and runs a weekly telephone group to bring these veterans together.

As a result of her heroic efforts, Gill has reduced social isolation for over 25 blind veterans in South Wales which has had a long-lasting positive impact on their wellbeing and increased their confidence and self-esteem. This is what they said:

“We can't thank Gill enough for all that she does for us. Her kindness goes over and beyond. She has become a dear friend. Thank you!”

“Gill is a wonderful volunteer and is always ready to help you. She supports me to go out once every week to wonderful places, which has made a massive difference to my life. Gill is always a happy person and I think the world of her. I wish you the best of luck. Thank you.”