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APLE Month 2023

How does volunteering shape my life? Brian Scott writes for #APLEMonth2023

I’ve been asked to write this blog giving a few thoughts on why I became a volunteer and how it benefits and shapes my life. First of should fill you in a little bit about my background. Ever since leaving school/college at 18, I’ve always worked. I had hoped to be able to Read more…

By aplecollective, 2 yearsJune 7, 2023 ago

man holding a sign saying volunteers needed

APLE Month 2023

Volunteering, a gateway for making a difference for others.

So, I’ve been volunteering for around five years now, in various formats, across different places and various organisations, some with payment for involvement, some just because I felt strongly about it… What do I get from this?… I get purpose, connection, friendship and validity. I’m at a point where I Read more…

By aplecollective, 2 yearsJune 5, 2023 ago