Monthly Archives: June 2014

Monty’s Thoughts – Volunteers’ Week

    1st – 7th June marks Volunteers Week, celebrating the actions of millions of volunteers in the UK. The week is now in its 30th year, promoting the value of volunteering.   At London Friend our work is supported … Continue reading

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Volunteers’ Week – Marco’s story

    To mark Volunteers’ Week some of our amazing volunteers tell their stories about volunteering for London Friend. Here’s Marco’s story.   I am a volunteer counsellor at London Friend and am very proud to be part of it.  … Continue reading

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Volunteers’ Week – Helen’s story

  To mark Volunteers’ Week some of our amazing volunteers tell their stories about volunteering for London Friend. Here’s Helen’s story.   I’ve been volunteering as a facilitator at a coming out support and discussion group for women at London … Continue reading

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Volunteers’ Week – Tom’s story

      To mark Volunteers’ Week some of our amazing volunteers tell their stories about volunteering for London Friend. Here’s Tom’s story.   A year ago I made the huge decision of leaving my long-term job and wanted to … Continue reading

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Out Of Your Mind

    Last week saw the latest reports on the risks of ‘chemsex’, the sexualised use of some drugs by gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction cites … Continue reading

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