Ruth Simpson (Ageing Well)
Nominated by: Ageing Well
Ageing Well We particularly value your enthusiasm and lifelong commitment to helping others. You are a true inspiration!
Karyn Mcgrath
Karyn McGrath has been volunteering for Anam Cara for over two years. She has extensive volunteering experience including supporting burns victims and continues to volunteer for CREW 2000 supporting people with addictions. She recently became part of the training team for the befriending service at Anam Cara. Her warm personality provides a soft shoulder to lean on and a listening ear. Many of Anam Cara’s other volunteers go to Karyn when they are struggling or when they need a bit of extra support. All her work is completely selfless and dedicated to the organisation.
Nominated by: ANAM CARA
Joseph Burke
Nominated by: Health in Mind
Since January 2020 Joseph has been volunteering with Health in Mind, providing one to one support to four Midlothian men experiencing mental health difficulties. He has shown incredible commitment and compassion, offering weekly support to these men while also starting a new job and completing his dissertation. And he achieved all this during a global pandemic!
Winner: Volunteer of the Year