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Abbie’s Story
“I booked myself into a caravan in the middle of nowhere because I was going to do a detox and then lockdown happened. I phoned
“I booked myself into a caravan in the middle of nowhere because I was going to do a detox and then lockdown happened. I phoned
“I thought ‘well you have given me so much so it’s about time I started giving something back’. It’s awesome being here and helping people.
“I was isolated and very alone. Coming into this service you get to meet people, go out and do activities and that does build up
“The lady on the phone from EDP planted the seed. She said I think you’d be really good as a volunteer. That day I filled
“I am engaging with people and looking for similarities not differences”. Malcolm Volunteer Why I volunteer I am a Peer Mentor based in the Together
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