◾️ Tell us a little about yourself.

I work part time, regularly mind my grandchildren and for relaxation and the chance to speak with adults I volunteer every Wednesday morning at the Centre.

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◾️ What volunteer role (or roles) are you involved in at Caerphilly Miners?

I am a volunteer gardener and do a bit of administration work.

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◾️ Why do you enjoy this role (roles)?

I have learnt so much about climate change gardening it now spills out into my own garden which makes me very happy. I get to spend time with other volunteers who are like minded, we learn together from our lead gardener, and we have built relationships on common interest.

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◾️ What do you think the participants get from this activity?

When we share what we get from the gardening we all agree it is bonding over a common interest, becoming fitter and healthier out in the open air, the satisfaction and pleasure we gain from seeing the ‘fruits’ of our work and the appreciation from the community.

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◾️ We would like to encourage others to volunteer with us at the Miners. Can you tell us why you would recommend it?

The Miners is a friendly place: the staff and volunteers you meet ‘on the door’ and in the café are welcoming, ‘warm’ and chatty.

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◾️ Is there anything else you would like to add?

I hadn’t used a computer in a while and was unsure on some of the more recently updated applications but there have been opportunities to spend time with people who were willing to train me.

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If you would like to become a volunteer with us, please email: volunteer@caerphillyminerscentre.org.uk