What kind of volunteering do you do?
I use my skills as a chef and give cookery lessons for visually impaired people.

Can you describe an average day in your volunteering life?
There’s never a dull moment. Apart from giving cookery lessons, I often deliver talks to show others what’s possible if you get involved with volunteering.

Do you have to be a particular kind of person to be a volunteer?
Of course not, look at me. There’s always a way. In my case, we use the latest kitchen technology - talking microwaves - to make things possible. Thing is, some people have a preconceived idea about what volunteering is - giving up loads of your free time. But volunteering is flexible. You get involved when you have time on your hands.

Do you feel your volunteering makes a real difference to others?
Yeah definitely. And the funny thing is, because I’m blind, I need others to volunteer to help me volunteer! Which is great because it gets even more people involved.

And finally, what do you personally get out of volunteering?
I’m passionate about volunteering. I really feel that when I go home, I’ve achieved something positive. I’d recommend volunteering to anyone.

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