1. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? If you need someone to listen, a Healthwatch York volunteer is always there for you; we give people our time. Chris Hodgson Community Champion

2. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say?. Whenever I have volunteered at an event I always come away feeling really positive. This is because I enjoy working with the staff and the other volunteers (a lovely bunch!), meeting and speaking to the public and I always learn something new. Gabi Gorin Community Champion

3. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? If you’re considering becoming a Healthwatch York volunteer, do it, go for it. Anne Rose Community Champion

4. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? It’s good that Siân was at the Health & Wellbeing Board to steer them in the right direction. I felt Siân and Councillor Janet Looker helped people in the audience understand what was going on, and told people with the power where they should be going. Chris Mangham Volunteer

5. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? Volunteering with Healthwatch York makes me feel involved with the community and that changes can be made that benefit service users and relevant organisations. Lesley Pratt Vice Chair

6. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? The whole area of citizens keeping an eye on health is important, it gives you a reason to be there, and sometimes a voice. Polly Griffiths Representative

7. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? If you’re interested in improving services, join Healthwatch York. Chris Mangham Volunteer

8. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? Openness and accountability are impressive hallmarks of Healthwatch York. John Brown Representative

9. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? You can get a lot from volunteering with HWY; it keeps you up-to-date with health and social care services and what’s happening in the city. Dorothy Murphy Representative

10. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? Healthwatch York are very welcoming – it’s not difficult to make the approach to volunteer and there are lots of different roles. Ann Martin Readability Panel

11. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? Everyone has something they can give as a volunteer and it’s good to feel you’re contributing and that your interests can be used to advantage. Jackie Chapman Enter and View

12. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? The training is excellent and enjoyable. Judith Saunders Care Home Assessor

13. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say?. HWY are a great team to work with; we’re made to feel appreciated by the staff, fellow volunteers and those we try to help. Thanks for the opportunity to be part of this great team. Fiona Benson Community Champion

14. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? A volunteer’s work is appreciated by Healthwatch York; it is not an ‘us and them’ situation. Laura Branigan Community Champion

15. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? The volunteering is flexible which suits my lifestyle and I am made to feel valuable by the staff team; HWY is as good as it gets if you’re looking for an organisation to volunteer with. Kay Watkins Community Champion

16. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? Volunteering with Healthwatch York is an excellent experience, I look forward to coming, to meeting people, to sharing ideas. John Brown Community Champion

17. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? In my career I received a lot of training and gained much experience and information and I want to share this to help others. Volunteering with HWY is a good way to do this and to keep up with things. Jane Gripton Community Champion

18. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? You gain a lot of knowledge from listening to what people tell you and you feel you can do something about things; it’s amazing what’s been achieved in a short space of time. Jackie Chapman Community Champion

19. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say?. Volunteering with Healthwatch York gives you increased confidence. You feel you’re making a difference and the training and learning gives you new knowledge. Gabi Gorin Community Champion

20. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say?. I enjoy getting out and about. I love meeting people and sharing all the information I’ve found out over the years. Fiona Benson Community Champion

21. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say?. I’m proud to volunteer for HWY as they really make a difference and have a notable impact on local services. They make a difference and I can see how my volunteering adds to that difference. Lizzie Ferguson Leadership Group

22. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say?. I am thoroughly enjoying my time with HWY. The training for my role was excellent, very thorough and delivered in a professional manner. I feel very supported in my role and will continue working with HWY and the brilliant staff team. Gill Wadsworth Care Home Assessor

23. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say?. Volunteers are invited to meetings, focus groups and other events which I find inspiring and motivating and means I feel like a valued member of the team. The HWY team care about the volunteers’ well- being and appreciate them. Gabi Gorin Community Champion

24. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say?. I find being a HWY volunteer very interesting. I read information material put out by various health-related organisations to see if they can be easily understood by service users. The work is enjoyable and, as an organisation, we can point to real change in the services in York. Polly Griffith Readability Group

25. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say?. I think HWY works hard at communicating and making use of volunteers by recognising what they are interested in and making use of related skills and experience. Siân strives to find opportunities for HWY to play a constructive role in health & social care as it effects local people. Martin Combs Research

26. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? My activities with HWY draw on my work experience, have stretched my skills and have also been personally rewarding. I have expanded my knowledge of the health & social care environment. The HWY staff are always supportive and personable and I feel appreciated as part of a team. Trish Thornton Care Home & PLACE Assessor, Readability

27. What do Healthwatch York volunteers say? Volunteering with HWY is interesting and provides opportunities to develop skills. The HWY team are very good at enabling people to become involved. They provide real opportunities and appreciate fully the work the volunteers do and make them feel valued and part of the team. Louise Martin Research & Community Champion