Volunteer Emma wanted to utilise her spare time and give back to her community. Through volunteering with our Positive Transitions service, she helped Rhuraidgh to grow his confidence through playful sessions.
Playful performances
Placement students Imogen and Yvonne used games and an action-focused approach to drama therapy to help one child find new confidence through a dramatised character created in their sessions.
Lifelong connections
Through volunteering at People Know How, Callum found a way to merge his love for customer service, digital technology and helping those in need through being a Digital Support Volunteer.
Music makes memories
Placement student Fraser helped one young child tackle his fears, concerns and build on his relationship with his mum, all through the power of music.
A day in the life of a Digital Support Volunteer
Learn about a day in the life of Digital Support Volunteers Allan and Frank.
A day in the life of a placement student
Learn about a day in the life of social work placement students Becky and Hannah.
Crafting confidence
Our volunteer Theresa supported young person Miley to find confidence and develop new skills through arts and crafts
From supported to supporter
By supporting Jim to learn new digital skills, he was able to find a new career and regain confidence through helping others.
Celebrating our VIPs
This summer we’ve been celebrating our amazing VIP community, from sharing their stories in Volunteers’ Week to throwing them a VIP Quiz Night!
Inês’ People Know How experience
Inês recently completed an internship of six months with People Know How, supporting children, young people and adults across our services.
Spotlight on our ESC volunteers
As we’ve been busy adapting our services during coronavirus, we’ve had some help from our European Solidarity Corps volunteers Sara, Naia and Jakob.
Meet Jamie
Read Leia’s story and all about her experiences as a People Know How befriender.