So Ru and I had a fairly memorable Sunday night. Usually we would be vegging out at mine, watching a film or something on TV, and maybe half-heartedly trying to get some writing done. Instead, at 8.30pm, we were layering up and preparing to head out on an Outreach shift. I have been volunteering two…… Continue reading A Sunday night outreach shift with my wonderful boyfriend
I had a mad moment at work today- one of those moments when you have to take a deep breath, count to ten and remind yourself that you’re one of the good guys; you are working to do as much as you can to help people who end up sleeping rough, but you’re working within…… Continue reading Working in the charity sector, and reminding myself that I am one of the good guys..
I’ve been meaning to write this post for a couple of months- ever since I started a new volunteering position. I’m working for a charity which supports, houses and rehabilitates people who are either currently sleeping rough, or who have done in the past and are therefore at risk of doing so again. It’s a…… Continue reading Volunteering for a homeless charity, and counting my blessings..
Mad new world 