This is the experience of one of our volunteers Jade
My confidence has blossomed and I’m learning new things and skills every week
When you first asked me to be an official volunteer I was so happy to be able to still be part of Daniel’s Den. Nevaeh was starting nursery and I had just found out I was pregnant with baby number 4 so I wasn’t really sure what I would do with myself. However, the more I processed the idea, the self-doubt kicked in and I wasn’t sure what I had to offer such a great charity. I had no confidence and with being out of work for so long, my social skills were not very good – I didn’t have much time for adult conversations with 3 kids. I had no talents or skills – I was just a mum from Wembley.
But since volunteering I finally know people in my community. After living here for over 10 years I can now walk through the streets and see so many faces who attend our sessions. My confidence has blossomed and I’m learning new things and skills every week.
I’m so grateful to be part of such an amazing team and I can’t wait to see what the future brings for me at Daniel’s Den.
I feel it’s helped me a lot mentally – not being stuck in a flat all day with a baby and getting out. Meeting other mums who are going through the same experiences and struggles as you makes you feel a lot better about yourself and has given me a lot of confidence with my breast feeding journey.
Everyone needs a Daniel’s Den in their life.
Everyone needs a Daniel’s Den in their life.