“I guess it’s the guests that make volunteering so worthwhile. I can be in bad mood after a hard day at work but as soon as I step inside the shelter, I can’t take the smile off my face.
“I did the overnights for over a year and I loved it; I wanted to become more involved in the running of the shelter so asked if I could become a key worker. I found this amazingly satisfying and I feel I’ve learned so much from the guests and the other volunteers.
“It started me thinking about a career change and I’m just about to start work with a major London charity where I’ll be working with ex offenders. Shelter from the Storm has helped me grow as a person and I can’t wait to start my new job.”