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“My life-changing journey with P3 began eight years ago when I had recently come out of rehab for alcohol addiction. I was emotionally and mentally broken after the many years of alcohol abuse, I had lost my home, lost custody of my two daughters and I had lied and manipulated myself into a mountain of debt. I honestly couldn’t see a way forward.
“One of my health workers referred me to P3 where I was supported by a wonderful Support Worker who helped me to get on top of my debts and rent arrears, manage by budgets and payments, helped my identify what financial support was available to me and attended social services meetings with me. After a lot of work on myself, I regained custody of my children and secured a stable home for our family.
“As my one-to-one support from P3 drew to a close, my Support Worker suggested I consider volunteering with P3, as they were looking to start a crafting group for adults with learning difficulties. I never thought I would be able to facilitate a group of people, but I was up for the challenge and happily agreed. Running, planning and budgeting for the group, as well as having a sense of purpose and routine, did wonders for my mental health and confidence and I developed so many new skills. I went on to run various other groups, including P3’s Colour Me Mindful and their Walking Group.
“Seeing and supporting other people make progress in their own individual way was incredibly rewarding and I knew it was something that I wanted to continue. The P3 team were so supportive, knowledgeable and welcoming, and it made me become truly passionate about the core foundations of P3, the mission, vision and values. They supported and encouraged me both in my volunteering and when I decided I wanted to go back to college to gain the Level 2 and 3 counselling qualifications.
“After two years volunteering, a job opportunity as a Support Worker became available at the same office I had volunteered at. I applied and was over the moon when I was offered the position. Since then, I have felt myself grow as a person even more, but the most gratifying element is giving back to the community I love so much, helping others fulfil and maintain their potential, and improve the lives of the people we work alongside.”
“Volunteering with P3 Charity has been a deeply rewarding experience for me, providing an opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of others. The organisation’s dedication to supporting individuals aligns with my values, and I am continually inspired by the meaningful impact we make together. P3’s approach to empowering people, offering practical assistance, and creating pathways to independence resonates with my desire to give back to society in a tangible way.
“As a volunteer, I find it humbling to work with the people P3 support, whether it’s offering a listening ear or assisting with essential services. It is naturally challenging for most anyone to hear that people sometimes fall on hard times, something I am confident we can each identify with in some way, and because of this I find fulfilment in knowing that my efforts help others navigate challenging situations.
“This sense of purpose and the genuine connections I’ve formed keep me motivated and committed to the cause.
“Volunteering with P3 Charity has not only allowed me to develop new skills but also provided a platform to make a real difference in the lives of others.”
