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Volunteers Week 2025

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Toby says "It's great volunteering in the shop"

I was amazed by how quick the response was following my enquiry to volunteer.  All the team at Higham Ferrers are wonderful, kind and considerate.  They are all amazing.

  • Higham Ferrers Shop Manager Becky says "A huge thank you to all of our volunteers for their continued support and hard work. They are all amazing.”

  • Burton Latimer Deputy Shop Manager Jeanette says "You are always so accommodating and supportive of our little shop and the managers.  You are part of a great team.  Thank you each and every one of you - we couldn't do it without you!"

     

  • Kettering Shop Manager Nerissa says "Karen, Pam and Sharon have dedicated many years volunteering each week in the Age UK Northamptonshire charity shop in Kettering."

  • Nerissa and Volunteers Co-ordinator Caroline say "We thank you all for all the support you give us."

  • The Age UK Northamptonshire Team thanks every one of our retail volunteers in Northamptonshire. "You are truly valued!"

  • Brackley Shop Manager Trish says "I would like to thank Lesley [left] for tackling the jobs that need the most patience and always without a complaint, and with a lovely smile.  And Jen [right] for her hard work every Tuesday, ploughing through all the donations and also for storing our Christmas donations at home every year and also for her amazing sense of humour."

  • Trish says "I would like to thank Val for always stepping up if we are short of staff, and just for being such a lovely lady.  I would like to thank everyone of our amazing volunteers for their hard work and kindness."

  • Trish says "I would like to thank Angela for the hard work she does every week.  Every one of our volunteers makes our Brackley shop such a warm and friendly place to work and I am truly grateful for all of their support."

  • Kingsthorpe Shop Manager Toni says "Thank you so much to all of our amazing volunteers who give up their time each week and work so hard to keep the cogs of our shop turning.  Thank you Gail and Charlie."

  • Toni says "Here are some of Kingsthorpe's amazing Saturday team.  We have Barbara and Amanda who are so hard working and helpful."

  • Toni says "Our amazing volunteer Hillary comes in every day to do the banking and works in the shop two morning a week."

  • Kingsthorpe Shop Manager Toni says "We are so grateful to volunteer Darren who comes in almost every day.  He manages our trading on World of Books which makes us additional income each week and he also researches prices online as well as cleaning and doing the till." 

  • Toni says "A big thank you to volunteers Maureen, who is our newest volunteer and has fitted into the team perfectly, and to Nia, who is one of our Duke of Edinburgh students.  Nia works hard downstairs prepping stock."

  • Shop Manager and Retail Development Manager Yvette says "Chris has been volunteering with us since 2012 and not only does he volunteer in our Northampton Charity Shop but he also dedicates his time as a Volunteer Telephone Befriender.  Your support means so much, thank you Chris."

  • Volunteers Co-ordinator Caroline says "A huge thank you to Ann and Carol who volunteer at our Rothwell Shop.  We really appreciate your hard work."

  • Care Support At Home Service Co-ordinator Kathy says "“Thank you to our dedicated volunteer Keerthy, and thank you to all our volunteers for your continued support."

  • Nicky says "It’s always a pleasure having Geri volunteering on reception. She is such a great help and always willing to do extra when needed.  She comes in with a smile that can brighten anyone’s day."

  • Day Care Assistants Kaysha and Sharon say a massive thank you to all our volunteers, especially our Tuesday volunteers Gill and Liz.  Kaysha says "Liz always arrives early to ensure we have extra help preparing our centre for the arrival of our clients.  Liz uplifts the spirits of the entire building with her singing and generally all-round happy-go-lucky attitude."  Sharon says "Gill is fantastic at helping us with the lunch rush. She washes all the dishes and helps keep our centre clean and tidy. We couldn’t do it all without her."

  • Debby says "I have been a Telephone Befriender Volunteer with Age UK Northamptonshire since October 2022,  calling between two and five older people on a regular basis. In the interest of transparency, I became a volunteer as my son owns a volunteering app business, Volunteero, and I wanted to volunteer with a charity that supported his App.  I'm super proud of him and the App makes volunteering so simple and effective."  Read more from Debby here.

  • Day Centre Manager Wendie says a big thank you to our volunteer, Rosie.  Rosie says "I'm so grateful for the opportunity to volunteer with Age UK Northamptonshire.  It has helped me in deciding which course I want to do at University.  I've had a wonderful time and would be more than happy to return during the term breaks."

  • Rothwell Shop Manager Steph [left], with Eunice, says "I feel very lucky to have such supportive and hardworking ladies.  Thank you for being so amazing."

  • Rothwell Shop Manager Steph says the same to Liz, Linda and Carol. "Thank you for being so amazing."

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