While many of our volunteers perform specific roles for us, some, like the two Sheilas, create something special that’s all their own! And raise thousands in the process!

Looking for something to fill some unexpected spare time, Ian became a Forget Me Not shop volunteer. And a very dedicated one at that - Ian lends his time and energy to not just one but two of our shops!

In our Cleckheaton shop, Jane volunteers because she loves meeting people and because “I’m kept supplied with coffee!”

For Kim, volunteering as a family support worker at Forget Me Not was the perfect way to prepare for the next big step in her caring career.

Volunteering at Forget Me Not gives James something to focus on and the chance to do something to help local children.

Louise has always had an ear for music, but it wasn’t until her children started school that she really put her talent to good use. Now volunteering for Forget Me Not as a musician, she delights our Little Stars with her piano-playing and songs!

Michael won the Volunteer Award at our 2016 Celebration Soirée because of his unrelenting commitment to supporting us, even though he also holds down a full-time job. For the past 3 years, he’s volunteered at least 5 hours on a Saturday, plus other times when asked, helping out wherever he can.

For the past 2 years, Polly’s been volunteering at our shop in Hebden Bridge, where she’s lived for 30 years. She’d just retired from her job as a mental health nurse and was looking for a way to keep busy and give back to the community.

I’ve been volunteering as a family support worker at Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice for about a year. Since I’ve been employed as a carer for disabled children for nearly 12 years, I wanted to give my time because I hoped my years of experience would be of use.