A Well-Connected Volunteer Can Work Magic
The Value of Partnerships and Signposting Move the Masses values the benefits of forming partnerships with other organisations and signposting. Several of our volunteers are
Move Mates: Rosemary and Swapna
The mutual benefit of Move Mates Move Mate pair Rosemary and Swapna told us how much they both get out of their walks together. We
How Move Mates help tackle loneliness in York
We spoke to some of our beneficiaries with lived experience of loneliness ‘It’s sometimes the only person I talk to all week’ – Valerie 102
Move Mates Stories: Helen and Annie
Walking together since 2019. ‘It has kept me going.’ – Annie Two years ago, back in 2019, Helen and Annie began walking together whenever they
What’s Move Mail volunteering all about?
Our volunteers love the flexibility of Move Mail… ‘It helps get you out for exercise on days when you might otherwise be stuck in front
Move Mates Stories: James and Imelda
It’s the differences that bring us together ‘It’s such a misty tactile thing one’s mental health and the stigma with males doesn’t help.’ – James
Move Mates helps build physical and mental strength
Charlene’s Story… It was like a sign that maybe I’m gonna be okay after all. Charlene has been walking with her Move Mates, Lizzie and
Students of York out in force
Students across York are loving being a Move Mate We want to celebrate all that they’re doing to support their local community… Volunteers at Move
Volunteer Stories: Laura
Volunteering is an important part of life Laura got involved as a volunteer for our prescription deliveries during the first lockdown. Having been furloughed from
A quick pairing provides a lifeline for a loved one
When Diane’s mother was diagnosed with dementia, she was very keen to enable her to carry on walking. Diane had to come up to York