Cath’s story
Volunteer
Partner
Teaching for the Recovery College gave me the belief I could still do my job at a time when I was doubting myself.
Three years ago worked started to cause me stress and, having reached the point when I felt going to work was not an option, I was looking for an alternative. Teaching for the Recovery College gave me the belief I could still do my job at a time when I was doubting myself.
The benefits of volunteering are often publicised for the organisations but not for the people who volunteer; yet you can gain as much as each other from the experience. On a very practical level, volunteering can give you a reference when you are ready to apply for a new job – always worth considering.
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She explained that she didn’t feel like the odd one out - there were others in the same boat as her...I’d recommend the Wakefield Recovery College to both clients and advisors - it helped me gain a deeper understanding.
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It made me realise that there is nothing like listening first-hand to the experiences of those living with the condition to give you a clearer picture of their experiences and struggles they deal with daily