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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.

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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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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The diary of a York Covid-19 volunteer

The diary of a York Covid-19 volunteer

Ed joined us as a volunteer in April. He recorded his volunteering journey on Twitter and shared how good it made him feel. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 11th June, 2020

Updated: 27th October, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Playing my part to help others

Playing my part to help others

Debbie Miller, One of the 3000+ volunteers who signed up to help in York talks about how she found Move the Masses and tells her story. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 21st May, 2020

Updated: 16th July, 2020

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Finding the right balance between work, fun and good

Finding the right balance between work, fun and good

Volunteer couple Rich and Nikki monitor and react to support requests coming into the Move the Masses database. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 29th April, 2020

Updated: 1st May, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Doing community good whilst out on a walk

Doing community good whilst out on a walk

Sarah lacked the confidence to get out of house on her own, all she wanted was to be able to walk to the shops. But after seeing the litter en route, she decided she wanted to do something about it. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Updated: 3rd April, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Fresh air and walking make people feel better

Fresh air and walking make people feel better

Read how York teacher Vicky got involved with volunteering for Move the Masses, because she knew her Grandma was social isolated. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Updated: 28th April, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Our volunteers go the extra mile to support the vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic

Our volunteers go the extra mile to support the vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic

Our volunteers are adapting and taking on new challenges working on welfare calls and medication delivery to support the vulnerable in York during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Updated: 13th April, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Fundraising makes you feel good

Fundraising makes you feel good

Read what motivated Ed to do the Sheffield half marathon in order to raise funds for Move the Masses. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 10th March, 2020

Updated: 22nd April, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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Woman gains confidence after regular buddy walks

Woman gains confidence after regular buddy walks

Move Mate Kate tells us why she became involved in volunteering as a walking buddy. She explains what she gets out of it and how pleased she is to find her walking partner gaining the confidence to get out and socialise because of it. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 25th February, 2020

Updated: 26th February, 2020

Author: Bec Horner

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A walk a day keeps the doctor away

A walk a day keeps the doctor away

Our volunteer Move Mate, Bec walks with Dorothy every week. Read their story and see how you could make an impact as a volunteer. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

Read the latest stories from our brilliant volunteers.

Published: 23rd October, 2019

Updated: 13th November, 2019

Comments: 1

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Move Mate Profile: Mary

Move Mate Profile: Mary

Meet Mary, one of our volunteer Move Mates. Read more

Posted to: Volunteer Stories

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Published: 1st October, 2019

Updated: 7th November, 2019

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    Social Vision are the first to Sponsor a Move Zone

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    Workout filming sessions coming up in York

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    Continuing our prescription delivery service beyond lockdown

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    Coronavirus update for Move the Masses

    5th January 2020: An update for people attending our sessions and events, or for those who volunteer with us, use our services or engage with the charity in other ways.

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