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40 Years of Volunteering
The bond between Ellen Tasker and her daughter May Gatward has grown stronger since embarking on their volunteering journey at Girlguiding Scotland alongside each other, with Ellen describing the experience as "rewarding".
Kirsti Ferrier is 59 and lives in Edinburgh. Diagnosed with ME/chronic fatigue syndrome after contracting a virus in 2019, Kirsti has also been living with the symptoms of Long Covid since 2021. She was supported by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s Advice Line and has become a Kindness Caller volunteer with the organisation to help others living with a chronic health condition.
Hannatu Kachiro became a CHSS Community Connector volunteer while studying for an MSc in Global Health Policy at Edinburgh University, keen to get more closely involved in her new community.
Bill Denholme is 76 and lives in Giffnock, near Glasgow. A retired teacher, he has been volunteering in various roles with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland since 2008.
"Volunteering has been a meaningful part of my life, and I’ve seen first-hand the transformative power of volunteering—not only for our girls but also for us as volunteers."
"It’s the most rewarding and fulfilling thing I have ever done.” Tracey, talking about Puppy Raising for Guide Dogs.