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Volunteers Week Profile: Ellie, Volunteer Counsellor

What is your role as a volunteer at London Friend?

I'm Ellie (she/her), a Volunteer Counsellor at London Friend

When is a time you've been proud of London Friend?

I'm very new to this role but what made me apply was the long history of supporting LGBTQIA+ people and the community offered, which I have joyfully seen first-hand since joining already. It's brilliant how London Friend continues to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of the diverse cohort it serves.

What would you say to anybody interested in becoming a volunteer at London Friend? ​

I would say to fellow mental health professionals and to my "chosen family" to get involved and volunteer with London Friend. There are opportunities for everyone.

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Ban conversion therapy for all in the UK and globally.

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Counselling Service User
"Everyone I have met there so far has been very welcoming, helpful and empathetic."
Support Group User
"We need a space to be open whether gay, lesbian, bi or trans. Friend's social and sharing groups give me that chance."
Support Group User
"Volunteering at London Friend allows me to do lots of things."
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"If it weren't for Antidote I know that I would either be dead or in prison."
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"London Friend creates a very friendly and equal environment for all LGBT people."
Counselling Service User
"London Friend are not afraid to really stand up and fight for the well-being of our community."
Service User
"The groups at London Friend are great" Interesting informative and fun."
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