"Being a volunteer at KIM has given me the courage to follow my dreams. It’s helped me to help others. KIM has changed my life."

"Being a KIM volunteer has been like gold dust for my studies, such a great opportunity to add depth to my learning. What I have learnt and experienced as a volunteer has made my move to University so much easier, I am confident to speak to other people and feel confident to live in a new place and do new things."

"Volunteering helps me to temporarily get away from personal pressures. It’s a break, and I consider it to be important ‘me’ time."

"Volunteering keeps my own mental health in check. It gives me purpose: I feel like I am proactive and I am not stagnating."

"Volunteering at KIM is so well supported, and I feel understood. I have never had this in other volunteering roles."

"Since I completed the volunteer training course, I've found a new passion in helping others strive forward. I am getting so much fulfilment from taking part in something bigger than oneself. It's also satisfying to give back to KIM after the support I have received."

"I love the opportunities volunteering has given me to learn a great deal, and share my skills and passions."

"Volunteering with KIM... satisfaction, achievement, confidence, helpful, rewarding, caring, bright, smiles - and no judgement!"