2021 Volunteers’ Week at CAM
This week is 2021 Volunteers’ Week! We’re celebrating by showcasing some of the amazing volunteering talent we have right here at CAM.
Miles Jarvis – #Volunteering for the Firefighter’s Charity
Not content with being CAM’s newest developer and a part-time firefighter, Miles also volunteers for several charities.
“When it’s the right cause and the right opportunity comes along, volunteering is very satisfising work. Helping others is a great feeling!”
“My last big event was our fire station’s Christmas float. As a station, we serve the local community, so it seems fitting that we also help out local causes in the same fashion. Nailsworth Health Partnership were raising money to install defibs around the local town, which definitely stood out as a worthy cause.”
“We also love to support the Firefighter’s Charity who do lots of great work all over the country. I know lots of firefighters who they’ve worked with – myself included at one point."
"In August I’m doing Tough Mudder with some other brave souls from CAM. We’re raising money for the Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity – another good cause!”
Dave Jones – #Volunteering as a Football Coach
9 to 5, Dave Jones is a Technical Delivery at CAM, specialising in the retail sector of the tyre industry. At the weekend, Dave volunteers as the manager and coach for the Seneley and Garswood Juniors Under 9’s!
“I started taking my child when the team were playing in the Warrington Junior Football League Under 7’s. I took up a coaching position which led me to gaining my Level 1 FA coaching qualification.“
“Then at the end of the U7’s season, the manager at the time stepped down. Either I stepped up or the team would fold.”
“For some of our players, this is what they most look forward to all week. We work the kids hard, but we get the response we want from them - effort. This is not just football, this is a life course in learning to do your best.“
“The kids leave with a smile on their face. It’s those smiles that make volunteering worthwhile. “
Hazel Shaw – #Volunteering at Amicii Dog Rescue
A relative newcomer to CAM, Hazel’s role at CAM is all about marketing and communication. But when she’s not talking, tweeting or typing, you’ll probably find her volunteering for Amicii Dog Rescue, pacing the roads with any number of rescue dogs in tow.
“Volunteering makes me value me. I know I can make a difference and seeing that difference is very motivating.“
“I spend about 5 hours a week at my local dog rescue kennels – walking dogs, feeding dogs, cleaning up after dogs! I foster too – although I don’t seem to quite understand the process, as inevitably I end up adopting them!”
“I think it’s important that my kids see me giving my time to others and it rubs off. All 3 get involved with volunteering in their different ways. Being an active and valued member of a community is good for their confidence and develops their social skills.”
'Match Me' - CAM's #Volunteering Promise
As a part of our recently launched 'Match Me' scheme, CAM have made all our staff a volunteering promise. CAM will donate up to 2 days paid ‘volunteering leave’ to match the personal time staff spend volunteering for a charity of their choice.