Meet the volunteers

Kathrin Meyrick

High Value Giving

 

Having some free time to volunteer, I looked at do-it.org.uk, entered my desired categories of 'older people' and 'trust fundraising' and saw that Alzheimer's Society had some opportunities.
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Alex Gunz

Fundraising support - Central Office

After having spent nine years working for several investment banks in the City, I decided to have a career break and return to university to complete a second degree. Between studying, I was keen to use some of the skills I had acquired during my time in the City by volunteering for a charity, and the Alzheimer's Society was the logical choice for me.
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Ria Felton

Committee member and support volunteer

I first found out about the Alzheimer's Society after my husband was diagnosed at the age of 56 with Alzheimer's disease. It took six years for my husband to receive a diagnosis having consulted our GP and privately  a psychiatrist and  a psychologist. During this time as a result of all the stress and worry about my husband I suffered a heart attack.
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Phil Mansell

Flying Treasurer - Central Counties

It was five or six years ago, after a year as treasurer to the small South Northants Branch of the Society and a couple of treasurers' training courses, that somebody took me aside and asked if I'd consider being a 'flying treasurer'.
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Heather Cappleman

Committee member and catering volunteer

In 1995, at the age of 56, a wife, mother and grandmother, my life suddenly changed dramatically. Both my parents, who were in their late 80s, were diagnosed as having Alzheimer's Disease.
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Anne Porter

Mid-Somerset Branch Volunteer

Although I never intended to be a volunteer with the Alzheimer's Society I am very glad that it happened. As I've bumped through life I seem to have gained some experience which is now coming in useful and I hope this will continue for some time yet.
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