Skip over main navigation
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
YSS
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Contact
  • Donate
Menu
  • About us
    • Why we exist
    • Our history
    • Meet the team
      • Our Patron and Trustees
      • Our staff
      • Friends of YSS
    • Where we work
  • What we do
    • Young Adults and Adults
      • Young Adults and Adults
      • Chrysalis
      • Skills4Life
      • Enhanced Support Service
      • Meet and Mentor
      • Re-Connect
      • Veterans
      • #MORSE
    • Children, Young People and Families
      • Children, Young People and Families
      • Appropriate Adult
      • Shropshire Targeted Early Help
      • South Worcs Parenting and Community Development
    • Worcestershire Young Carers
      • Worcestershire Young Carers
      • Support for Young Carers
      • Support for Young Adult Carers
      • BBC Children in Need Participation Group
      • Education Link Project
      • Refer
    • Coronavirus response
  • Our impact
    • Why we measure impact
    • Testimonials
    • Case studies
    • Reports
  • Get Involved
    • Support us
      • Donate
      • Leave a gift in your will
      • How to fundraise for us
      • Support our fundraisers
    • Volunteer for us
      • Why volunteer
      • What our volunteers say
    • Trustee recruitment
    • Work for us
      • Why work for us
      • Current vacancies
  • News
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • Blogs
  • Admin
    • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
  • Volunteer stories
  1. Get Involved
  2. Volunteer for us

Volunteer stories

We asked our volunteers to tell us what they think of their experiences. Read some of their comments below:

 

Of the charities that I have encountered in my time, YSS has the best organisational background and support systems that I have come across. Apart from that, they are one hell of a smart group of people to call friends.

David

 

YSS offers fantastic support for its volunteers, with regular meetings and social events to get involved in too. Furthermore, YSS is currently helping me complete a work placement module at university! I could not be more grateful for the new experiences, support and flexibility YSS has offered me and would recommend volunteering with YSS to anyone wanting to help make a difference to someone else’s life, and to their own life experience too.  

Emma

 

I know when I speak to a YSS member of staff I will be supported, advised and helped, at the same time as being allowed to get on with my role. They trust me to do it right and that means a lot to me.

Peter

 

The best thing about volunteering at YSS is the feeling that I am making a difference, and putting something back into the community. 

Nigel

 

YSS has enabled me to become part of my local community. As I was new to the area I was looking for a way to meet new people and allow me to challenge myself and do something to help others too. I've really enjoyed my role, had fabulous support and training and I hope I can continue as a YSS volunteer long into the future!

Maxine

 

At times, mentoring can be frustrating; it is certainly challenging. Mentoring is also a privilege; it is humbling and immensely rewarding.

Annette 

 

I became a volunteer because I wanted to give something back. I chose YSS as I was particularly interested in volunteering within the criminal justice field. Volunteering for YSS has allowed me to support people who are living locally to me, but perhaps have not had the same life chances. My outlook on life has really been broadened.

John

 

I became a volunteer because I wanted a career change. YSS appreciated the variety of transferable skills that I could bring to the table and welcomed me with open arms. YSS sees its volunteers as an integral part of what it does. As a volunteer, I am valued and respected and feel like a member of the team.

Jonathon

Published: 23rd May, 2017

Updated: 4th January, 2018

Author:

Share this page
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Latest

  • Skills4Life

    Skills4Life

    Skills4Life is aimed at women aged 18 years and over to help them build their financial and employability skills. The service is funded by the Smallwood Trust and is delivered by YSS throughout West Mercia.

  • WYC Autumn newsletter

    WYC Autumn newsletter

    We're delighted that our latest newsletter for our young carers, Carers Quarter, is now available!

  • Remembrance Day 2020

    Remembrance Day 2020

  • Trustees Week 2020

    Trustees Week 2020

    This week, November 2-6th is Trustees Week, an opportunity to highlight and showcase the vital role that the UK's one million trustees play in charities.

Most read

  • Current Vacancies

    Current Vacancies

    Current Vacancies at YSS

  • Worcestershire Young Carers/Shropshire Young Carers

    Worcestershire Young Carers/Shropshire Young Carers

    Supporting Young and Young Adult Carers across Worcestershire since 2003

  • Contact YSS

    Contact YSS

    If you've got a question you can contact us here

  • Why we exist

    Why we exist

  • Volunteer for us

    Volunteer for us

    Volunteer to support vulnerable people

  • Young Adults & Adults

    Young Adults & Adults

    Providing support to veterans, young adults and adults

  • Children, Young People & Families

    Children, Young People & Families

    Our services supporting vulnerable children, young people and families

  • Appropriate Adult

    Appropriate Adult

    YSS provides an appropriate adult service across West Mercia.

  • Our history

    Our history

    Key points in YSS history

  • Support for Young Carers

    Support for Young Carers

    More details about young carers in Worcestershire and what we do to support them.

Receive our newsletter 

Please enter your first name
Please enter your last name
Please enter your email address Please enter a valid email address (e.g. [email protected])


We will always store your personal details securely. We'll use them to provide the service that you have requested, and communicate with you in the way(s) that you have agreed to. Your data may also be used for analysis purposes, to help us provide the best service possible. For full details see our Privacy Policy or contact us on 01905 730 780.

Patron: HRH The Princess Royal

       Image result for appropriate adult logoImage result for matrix logo Image result for rsph logo  Image result for approved provider standard for mentoring and befriending 
  • Sitemap
  • Accessibility
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube

YSS is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 4024428 and registered as a Charity number 1081992.

Registered office Polysec House, Blackpole Trading Estate West, Hindlip Lane, Worcester, WR3 8TJ.