Meet our Young Volunteer, Persy

To mark Volunteers’ Week 2026, we’ve been catching up with some of our incredible volunteers. Persy is part of our young volunteers, we’ve asked her some questions about what she enjoys about her volunteering experience with us:

 

Why do you volunteer for Nelson’s Journey?

I volunteer for Nelson Journey so I can give back to a charity who means so much to me. As someone who used the charity myself, it means a lot that I can help them back. It also helps me with my Duke of Edinburgh Award, by giving me a way to support the community and make a difference to young people in Norfolk.

 

What activities have you taken part in whilst volunteering?

Whilst volunteering, I go to events, and am able to help in all sorts of ways. For example, my favourite was when I helped to run the crafts stall! We also go to monthly meetings which vary a lot – sometimes we plan for events, speak to representatives from other companies such as the Norfolk County Council Reuse shops, or help to support and represent the charity.

 

Why do you enjoy most about volunteering?

My favourite part about volunteering is doing events, because I get to meet some of the young people who Nelson Journey support and take part in great activities!

 

Do you have a particular volunteering highlight?

My favourite volunteering highlight was the Easter Egg hunt, where I helped to do the craft stall and interact with young people from all over Norfolk, who are all being supported by Nelson’s Journey, all while helping them to create some brilliant jumping bunnies!

 

Thank you to Persy and all our volunteers for your vital support!

 

 

If you are interested in becoming a Nelson’s Journey Young Volunteer, you can find out more information here or call our team on 01603 431788