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We were kindly invited to Street Soccer Scotland’s networking event in Greenock, and it was a fantastic day highlighting the amazing work the organisation has achieved.
It was inspiring to see first-hand the impact being made in communities and to connect with so many passionate people who are driving positive change.
We look forward to sharing more updates soon as we explore potential collaborations with Street Soccer Scotland in the coming weeks. ⚽🤝
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Volunteer stories
“I didn’t think I had much to offer — but it’s changed everything”
When Sarah first got involved, she wasn’t sure what to expect.
“I’d been out of work for a while and my confidence wasn’t great. I just wanted to do something useful and get out the house.”
She started by helping with meal kit packing, working alongside others to portion ingredients and prepare boxes for families.
“At first it was just small tasks, but you learn quickly. You get into a routine, and suddenly it doesn’t feel scary anymore.”
Over time, Sarah began to get involved in other areas — helping with cookery sessions and supporting new volunteers as they came in.
“You realise pretty quickly that you’re part of something bigger. The kits are going out to real families, and you know you’ve played a part in that.”
For Sarah, the biggest change has been personal:
“My confidence is so different now. I’m speaking to people, working as part of a team, learning new things. I’d never have thought I’d be doing that a few months ago.”
She’s now exploring further training and looking at her next steps.
“Volunteering gave me a starting point. It wasn’t about pressure — it was just about showing up and getting involved.”
Volunteer stories
“It started with the meal kits — now I’m here every day”
When John first came through the programme, it was as a participant in the meal kit sessions.
“I was getting the kits and coming along to see what it was about. At the time, I wasn’t doing much day to day.”
After a while, he started helping out occasionally with packing and preparation.
“At first it was just helping here and there — nothing too much. But I liked having somewhere to come, and something to get involved in.”
That gradually turned into something more consistent.
“I started coming in more regularly, then it just became part of my routine.”
John now volunteers five days a week, supporting a range of activities across the space.
“I’m involved in everything now — prepping, packing, helping out where needed. You feel useful. You feel part of it.”
For him, the biggest change has been structure and confidence:
“It’s given me a routine again. Something to get up for. You feel better in yourself when you’ve got that.”
Volunteer stories
“I came to a cooking class — now I’m out delivering with the team”
David first came along to a cookery class, looking to build confidence with cooking.
“I just signed up to a class — I didn’t expect anything more from it.”
After a few sessions, he started getting more involved.
“You get to know people, and you start to feel comfortable. I thought I’d come back and help out.”
He began volunteering within sessions and around the space, before getting involved in something new:
“I ended up helping with the van — going out, supporting deliveries, seeing where everything goes.”
Now, he regularly volunteers supporting deliveries and wider activity.
“You see the full picture — not just the cooking, but getting food out to people. It makes you realise how much it matters.”
For David, volunteering has been about confidence and connection:
“I wouldn’t have done this before. Now I’m out and about, part of a team, doing something that actually helps.”