Nathaniel's Story

“It’s my third-year volunteering at a Crisis at Christmas day centre."

“At Christmas time, I am in the comfort of my own home and there are plenty of people who don’t have the comforts that I do. I feel I want to help and put a smile on people’s face."

“Anyone of us could be forced into a situation where we don’t have somewhere to stay. That can happen to me, so I don’t want to feel disconnected."

“I enjoy volunteering because I get to interact with so many people and it’s great. I can be helping at the entertainment desk, greeting people, helping in the kitchen, sorting clothes, or serving food. I like to do a bit of everything."

“I think the important thing to me is seeing people laugh and smile. Making people feel they are human because they are and giving them that experience."

“Being part of the volunteering community is great because you get to meet loads of different people in different paths of life. Everyone has a similar vibe about them. They are talkative, enthusiastic and have this energy, and it catches like wildfire, so you rub off on each other."

“I come back as it makes a difference working with people who have a similar outlook as you. That is testament to Crisis, attracting the people that really care about volunteering. We support each other, as well as those around us.”