I volunteer as a Children’s and young peoples advocate for Barnardo's Hear 4U service. I advocate for children who are' looked after, accommodated or are on the child protection register, helping them to express their views to Children's Panels at Hearings.
Sometimes I'm there to help them to speak for themselves and sometimes to speak on their behalf, always making sure they have a voice in the process. This is the most satisfying thing I have ever done, I feel like I'm doing something useful to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
I'm also a full time student and I have found that volunteering has enabled me to gain experience that will help me with my course, and give me skills that will help me to succeed in my career choices