Guest bloggers

Volunteers, young people we work with, people who support our campaigns and policy write about a wide range of subjects related to young people.

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Sindi standing against a brick wall
Sindi's story: Caring, university and the Cabinet Office
Sindi shares her experience of growing up as a young carer and how, in the face of adversity, she is now embarking on an exciting career path
12 June 2013
Sindi Selmani, Policy and Media Intern
Abby Irwin playing guitar
Abby writes the soundtrack of her life
Abby, a Young Carers in Focus ambassador, reveals how caring for her ill mum inspired her to embark on a musical career and training
11 June 2013
Abby Irwin
Kym Lomas
'Making sure every child in poverty gets a free school meal is the right thing to do'
Kym Lomas shares her experience of struggling to raise her children and what free school meals can mean to a family
09 June 2013
Kym Lomas, singer, actress and Fair and Square supporter
Oliver Dabbs
My day at The Children’s Society
Oliver, a young volunteer, travelled to London to meet our chief executive, managers and to learn more about our work
07 June 2013
Oliver Dabbs, volunteer
mother breastfeeding her baby
'Being a volunteer at the children's centre is hugely rewarding'
Amanda, a breastfeeding support volunteer, explains why she volunteers and how her children's centre has helped her and her family
06 June 2013
Amanda Chubb, Volunteer Breastfeeding Peer Supporter
Ailsa and Sarah
'The community pulls together to raise money for The Children’s Society'
As Ailsa and Sarah take the reins from our longstanding representatives, Ailsa explains how their community gets involved
05 June 2013
Ailsa Scott, Volunteer
Nazia helping a customer at one of our high street shops
Volunteering: The benefits and what it's really like
Nazia says: 'I have gained experience, new skills, worked with people I would never have met otherwise'
04 June 2013
Nazia Jabeen, Volunteer
Matt sitting at his desk
'I’ve never had a more well-structured, clear and productive volunteer experience'
Passionate about children's rights and well-being, Matt writes of his time in our volunteering team
03 June 2013
Matt Keltzing, volunteer
young boy who has run away
'I talk about The Children’s Society and usually get very positive responses'
David shares his experiences volunteering as a volunteer speaker and becoming the Diocesan President for Liverpool
02 June 2013
David Bishop, Diocesan President for Liverpool
Christine Horton
'Volunteering is very worthwhile'
Christine Horton shares her experiences as a volunteer speaker and organising local Christingle Services
01 June 2013
Christine Horton, volunteer

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