Bella, a young person based in North Somerset, is currently completing her Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award for which she needs to complete 26 hours of volunteering.

Bella at Walliscote Road

Kate Harvey, the Registered Manager of our Walliscote Road service, was approached to accommodate Bella on her mission. Kate accepted and quickly put all the procedures in place to enable Bella to volunteer as a support worker.

Bella arrives for work at Walliscote every Wednesday afternoon, and she supports some of the people supported at the service with cooking, creative activities, and cleaning.

Bella at work

Bella said: "I am really enjoying volunteering and hope to join the team in the future".

Bella's Mum Lesley, who supports Bella's placement, sent her thanks to Kate and the team:

Thank you to Bella for all her hard work, helping to unlock the potential of the people we support. All at National Care Group wish you well with your Duke of Edinburgh award and look forward to working with you as a colleague in the future!