This month, we have a number of reflections to share and we start with Katy Ollerenshaw, who is currently in her second year of CRCW training and on placement in Stockport. Katy says:

"In my time on placement one thing which has stood out has been how personal passions drive projects and in particular, volunteers. Being able to share something they personally benefit from makes the giving of time and skills appealing to those who may on occasion feel they are unable, too busy or have nothing to give."

Katy describes how an unintentional project: Mana Potion – 'an event where those seeking community, company and models of positive wellbeing can come and enjoy in their own way and time through play' has been embraced by all those around her:

"These regulars like to describe themselves as unofficial volunteers, that said they wouldn’t mind having a t-shirt to make it official! Their passions for table top games and their benefits have created a small community which supports each other both in and outside of the project."

Read Katy's reflection in full here.

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