Success Stories

As part of Volunteers Week 2022, we are sharing some of the stories of our staff, who volunteer outside of VAL.

VAL Sector Support team supported the organisation Nutrition Mission to become a CIC (Community Interest Company).

VAL was commissioned by the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) and Leicestershire Partnership Trust (LPT) to deliver the Crisis Café Grant Scheme.

Here is Rachel's story of her journey into employment with the guidance from our WiLL project, who helped her to build her confidence and get back into employment.

Read how Joey found employment as a receptionist with her experience gained from volunteering with us.

Read Ann's story of how volunteering has helped to build her confidence.

Sonia registered to volunteer with VAL. Read how she helped with the COVID-19 vaccination process and how she is helping to support her community.

VAL Sector Support team supported social entrepreneurs to become a CIC (Community Interest Company).

Read Sharlene's story of how she helped via telephone befriending for The RAFA.