With a background in finance and business, I embarked on my journey with
Together Dementia Support as a fundraising volunteer at the end of July
2023. From day one, the team's commitment to diversity and inclusivity
made me feel incredibly welcome. Solomon, the Volunteer Coordinator,
made the onboarding process very simple and straightforward. As soon as I
joined, he involved me into the team meeting, introduced me to the rest of
the team members, and included me in the group chat. His patience
reassured me and dispelled any hesitations I had about reaching out with
questions or asking for help. I never felt left out as a new joiner. Through a
virtual meeting, I had the privilege of meeting the rest of the wonderful team
—a group of kind and genuine individuals. They took the time to explain to
me the organization's goals, strategies, upcoming campaigns, targets, and
responsibilities. The transparency of the impact further bolstered my
confidence in the team’s work.
It is a great time to join Together Dementia Support as they have a “Big Give”
campaign going on at the moment. The focus of this campaign is to raise
funds for a new minibus, with the added bonus that any donations pledged
in August will be matched in December. My role as a fundraising volunteer
offers me a firsthand experience of individual giving and grants me insights
into the entire lifecycle of fundraising campaigns, from conception to
execution. Collaborating with like-minded individuals and working towards a
shared goal gives me a sense of fulfillment that goes beyond mere financial
success. Besides, the team are very flexible and understandable, and the
communication is effective and efficient.
In the past few weeks, I have helped with the delivery of social media
calendar. This little project exposed me to a variety of national awareness
days, festivals, and global events, sparking a newfound interest in culture
and diversity and encouraging me to delve deeper into some of the subjects.
I am so glad that the volunteer work turns outs to be a stimulating learning
experience where I could get hands-on experience and expand my knowledge base while helping other people. Although I have only been with the team for a few weeks, I am very looking forward to a journey of personal growth and community impact with Together Dementia Support
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