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  • Melannie Bolton

    Melannie Bolton

    Melannie Bolton decided to volunteer at Daisy Chain because she wanted to make a difference to children with autism. Read more

  • Julie Kemp

    Julie Kemp

    After being made redundant Julie Kemp wanted to give something back to the local community while learning new skills and doing something enjoyable. Read more

  • Manjit Singh

    Manjit Singh

    Manjit Singh decided to volunteer for Daisy Chain because she was interested to understand all aspects of autism. Read more

  • George Jordan

    George Jordan

    After retiring from his job as an agricultural engineer, George decided to fill some time with volunteering. Read more

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  1. Volunteer Case Studies

Volunteer Case Studies

As there are so many volunteering opportunities here at Daisy Chain, we've asked some of our volunteers to share their stories and
experiences of volunteering with us.

If you're interested in volunteering with us or would like more information,
you can visit our
Volunteering pages on our website.

Melannie Bolton

Melannie Bolton

Melannie Bolton decided to volunteer at Daisy Chain because she wanted to make a difference to children with autism. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2019

Author: Alison Ferst

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Julie Kemp

Julie Kemp

After being made redundant Julie Kemp wanted to give something back to the local community while learning new skills and doing something enjoyable. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2019

Author: Alison Ferst

Related topics:
  • Volunteer Case Studies
Manjit Singh

Manjit Singh

Manjit Singh decided to volunteer for Daisy Chain because she was interested to understand all aspects of autism. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2019

Author: Alison Ferst

Related topics:
  • Volunteer Case Studies
George Jordan

George Jordan

After retiring from his job as an agricultural engineer, George decided to fill some time with volunteering. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2019

Author: Alison Ferst

Related topics:
  • Volunteer Case Studies
Ed Lightfoot

Ed Lightfoot

Ed Lightfoot chose to volunteer because he wanted to give something back to the community during his gap year from College. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2019

Author: Alison Ferst

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  • Volunteer Case Studies
Sue Stephenson

Sue Stephenson

Sue has been a volunteer in the Daisy Chain Superstore since it opened five years ago. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2019

Author: Alison Ferst

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  • Volunteer Case Studies
Laura Spence

Laura Spence

Laura, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, has landed her first salaried job and she puts her success down to the support she has had from both her parents and Daisy Chain ... Read more

Published: 21st November, 2018

Updated: 17th June, 2019

Author: Ruth Harmer

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  • Volunteer Case Studies
Eileen Lewin

Eileen Lewin

When Eileen retired from teaching she had no hesitation in signing up as a volunteer with Daisy Chain ... Read more

Published: 12th October, 2018

Updated: 17th June, 2019

Author: Ruth Harmer

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  • Volunteer Case Studies
Tony Carroll

Tony Carroll

“It’s great to be able to bring all my skills from the school environment in coaching pupils with special educational needs in vocational training and social skills to Daisy Chain" ... Read more

Published: 26th September, 2018

Updated: 17th June, 2019

Author: Ruth Harmer

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  • Volunteer Case Studies
Pam Gill

Pam Gill

“I would recommend volunteering at Daisy Chain and volunteering in general. It’s a completely different experience and there isn’t the pressure you have when you are in paid work...” Read more

Published: 24th September, 2018

Author: Kirsty Barnfather

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  • Volunteer Case Studies
15 years of Daisy Chain - Bruce Merrick

15 years of Daisy Chain - Bruce Merrick

"Daisy Chain is a family charity, both for families and like a family to all those involved with it..." Read more

Published: 19th August, 2018

Updated: 20th August, 2018

Author: Kirsty Barnfather

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  • 15 years of Daisy Chain
  • Volunteer Case Studies
The Harrison family

The Harrison family

“Daisy Chain is a fantastic charity and resource for families who have a child on the autistic spectrum. Our 1% club at work gives us the opportunity to spend two days each year volunteering for a chosen charity [....] It’s a great opportunity to be able to give something back..." Read more

Published: 24th July, 2018

Updated: 1st October, 2018

Author: Kirsty Barnfather

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  • Volunteer Case Studies
  • Family Case Studies
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Volunteer with us

From children's activities to animal care, fundraising to retail, volunteers are required across all areas of our services... Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2016

Updated: 21st December, 2016

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Donate to our Superstore

Donate to our Superstore

From furniture to books, sofas to clothes, we need a variety of items to sell to allow us to raise funds for our families... Read more

Published: 15th November, 2016

Updated: 1st June, 2020

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Donate to Daisy Chain

Donate to Daisy Chain

Donate to Daisy Chain (registered with the Fundraising Regulator) to help support families affected by autism... Read more

Donate Fundraise

Published: 19th March, 2020

Updated: 23rd April, 2020

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The situation with COVID-19 and the resulting lockdown is having a huge impact on the mental and physical wellbeing of families, young people and adults affected by autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. We need your support more than ever .... Read more

Donate Fundraise

Published: 15th April, 2020

Updated: 5th November, 2020

Author: Ruth Harmer

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