Our award-winning volunteers tell us why they are part of our team, what it means to them and the people they support. 

Volunteer Stories

Read about our volunteers, why they volunteer, how it helps them and others in the community. 

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Testimonials

See how our volunteers make a difference—from those they’ve helped.

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Ann

Ann supports our Health Walks, helping bring people together through friendly walks, conversation and community connection. Her kindness and encouragement help create a welcoming space where people can improve both their physical and mental wellbeing. Find out why Ann volunteers with Westbank and what it means to her. 



Will

Will supports and encourages people attending the gym, helping to create a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment where people can build confidence, improve their wellbeing and stay active. Find out why Will volunteers with Westbank and what it means to him. 



Emily

Emily volunteers in the community garden, where she helps create a calm, welcoming space for people to connect, learn new skills and enjoy being outdoors. Find out why Emily volunteers with Westbank and what it means to her. 



Edward

As a Westbank volunteer for Devon Carers, Edward enjoys giving back to the community, meeting new people and supporting others through his volunteering role. Find out why Edward volunteers with Westbank and what it means to him. 



Hetvi

Hetvi volunteers with older people at Westbank, spending time with attendees, supporting activities and helping bring people together through conversation, creativity and companionship.  Find out why Hetvi volunteers with Westbank and what it means to her. 








Trevor

Trevor runs Westbank’s IT support drop-in sessions. Find out why Trevor volunteers with Westbank and what it means to him. 








Lynn and Angela

Meet volunteers Lynn and Angela. Lynn volunteers at Westbank’s Community Cafe Coffee on the Corner and for Devon Young Carers, and Angela volunteers her time at Coffee on the Corner too.
 





Julian and Jo

Meet Starcross larder volunteers Julian and Jo. Working at the Starcross larder, our wonderful volunteers helped support over 2,200 visits to the larder last year. Find out why Julian and Jo got involved in volunteering and what they gain from spending their time helping the local community. 



Sue

Sue tells us about her role as a Volunteer for the Community Cookery School at Westbank Community Health and Care.





Hollie 

Hollie tells us more about her role as a Volunteer for Devon Carers.





Tony

Tony tells us about his role as a Volunteer for our Brunch Club at Westbank Community Health and Care.





Chris

Listen to how Chris feels about volunteering at Westbank Community Health and Care. 



Adam

Adam explains why he finds volunteering so rewarding at Westbank Community Health and Care.