Move Mates Stories: Andrew and Jane
Jane has been walking with *Andrew since early 2023. He has been building up his confidence walking with his dog, and walking further. Jane had
Move Mates Stories: Jo and Elaine
Jo has been walking with Elaine and building up her confidence in leaving her home. They have worked together to plan small steps. Jo has
Move Mates Stories: Bunty and Daniel
Bunty was referred to Move Mates through Age UK, she has been walking with Daniel since November Bunty has appreciated having a walk scheduled that
Move Mates Stories: Leslie and Georgina
Volunteer, Georgina, has been walking with Leslie for the last two years Leslie had lost confidence going outside by himself as he was finding walking
Move Mates Stories: Carla and Andrea
Carla finds it really helpful to walk with her Move Mate volunteer. Following a stroke in 2021, Carla became disabled and had to move house.
Volunteering for Everyone
Move Mates has many different volunteers, from students to people who are retired. We aim to be as inclusive to our volunteers as we are
Celebrating Student Volunteers
At Move the Masses we have many students who volunteer with our Move Mates Projects We love their enthusiasm and motivation to help others and
Move Mates Stories: Amy and Ellie
Meeting Ellie for a weekly walk has had a huge impact on *Amy’s life in just a few months Amy has gone from being unable
Move Mates Stories: Sheila and Joanne
Sheila has built up her confidence through walking with her volunteer Move Mate Walking with Joanne, Sheila can happily walk around four miles (as long
Move Mates Stories: Peter and Angie
Glen Gardens in Heworth is the perfect place for Peter and Angie to walk Peter enjoys the company of his Move Mate volunteer, as well