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  • Becoming part of my community through volunteering

    Becoming part of my community through volunteering

    Volunteering for Move the Masses has opened up her connection to her community so says Katherine, who is relatively new to the city. Read more

  • Smiles and miles whilst volunteering

    Smiles and miles whilst volunteering

    Debs has been regularly volunteering for Move the Masses since lock down began, and now, since her return to work, in her lunch hours. She tells us how much she gets out of it and wonders how many miles she has done. Read more

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Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Move the Masses' very own elves

Move the Masses' very own elves

Our wonderful volunteers teamed up to write and deliver Christmas cards for our beneficiaries. Read more about how they helped bring the festive spirit. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 21st December, 2020

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author: Billie Fletcher

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A Move Mate pair gain an Arts commission together

A Move Mate pair gain an Arts commission together

Move Mate pairing join forces to win Arts Collective commission in York. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 21st December, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Walking and meeting people - two things I love

Walking and meeting people - two things I love

Chris is a volunteer Walk Leader at Move the Masses leading a monthly amble through Acomb. He finds it rewarding in many different ways. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 7th December, 2020

Updated: 14th December, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Living in the moment

Living in the moment

Eileen is a new volunteer at Move the Masses regularly walking with a man living with dementia. She loves how he is living in the moment. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 25th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Going that little bit further

Going that little bit further

Steph's beneficiary always wanted to go that little bit further until one day she surprised her by going the whole way on her own. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 26th October, 2020

Updated: 1st December, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Such a relevant charity in society right now

Such a relevant charity in society right now

Kat joined Move the Masses as a volunteer because she liked the way it tackled loneliness, wellbeing and mental health at such a relevant time. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 1st October, 2020

Updated: 2nd October, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Supporting people from all walks of life

Supporting people from all walks of life

Move Mates walk with a diverse range of people of all ages and with different needs. Here's one volunteers story. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 1st October, 2020

Updated: 27th October, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Becoming part of my community through volunteering

Becoming part of my community through volunteering

Volunteering for Move the Masses has opened up her connection to her community so says Katherine, who is relatively new to the city. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 8th September, 2020

Updated: 16th September, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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I get knocked down but I get up again

I get knocked down but I get up again

A head injury changed Charlene's life completely, but her walking buddy has given her the opportunity to get moving again and set her sights for the York 10k. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 16th July, 2020

Updated: 10th October, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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A breath of fresh air as our walking buddy project restarts

A breath of fresh air as our walking buddy project restarts

We are delighted lockdown has lifted enough to recommence Move Mates . So far 21 pairs of people have happily got together to start regularly walking again. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 14th July, 2020

Updated: 10th October, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Smiles and miles whilst volunteering

Smiles and miles whilst volunteering

Debs has been regularly volunteering for Move the Masses since lock down began, and now, since her return to work, in her lunch hours. She tells us how much she gets out of it and wonders how many miles she has done. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 9th July, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Volunteering in the time of Covid

Volunteering in the time of Covid

Helen has been volunteering with Move the Masses for nearly two years. A regular Twitter user, lockdown has seen her create a moving diary of her experience of volunteering with us. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 24th June, 2020

Updated: 2nd October, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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    Everyone is so grateful

    One volunteer talks about how grateful every person is who receives a prescription from Move the Masses and about how grateful she is for the opportunity to do some good.

  • Communications Officer Vacancy - now closed

    Communications Officer Vacancy - now closed

    Our Communications Officer vacancy is now closed.

  • Move the Masses supports York's Volunteering Response to COVID-19

    Move the Masses supports York's Volunteering Response to COVID-19

    How Move the Masses will be supporting vulnerable people in York during the Coronavirus pandemic.

  • Acomb Ambles

    Acomb Ambles

    Find out more about our Acomb walking routes and our friendly, gentle group walks

  • Social Vision are the first to Sponsor a Move Zone

    Social Vision are the first to Sponsor a Move Zone

    Social Vision sponsor Move the Masses and show their support for exercise for everyone in York

  • Workout filming sessions coming up in York

    Workout filming sessions coming up in York

    Two exercise filming days scheduled in York thanks to a Community Sports Grant and local Ward funding.

  • NHS Hero by day, Volunteer Hero in her down time

    NHS Hero by day, Volunteer Hero in her down time

    Lizzie a dedicated NHS worker has chosen to deliver prescriptions in her scarce down time. Our volunteers are truly amazing.

  • Find your nearest outdoor gym

    Find your nearest outdoor gym

    Use our Move Map to find your nearest outdoor gym, trim trail or workout suggestion and get inspired to get moving!

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  • Continuing our prescription delivery service beyond lockdown

    Continuing our prescription delivery service beyond lockdown

    How Move the Masses' friendly volunteers are reducing isolation through prescription deliveries.

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