Volunteer Kerrie sets her sights on a job

Kerrie Morris, 24, has a moderate learning difficulty and volunteers each week for the Can Do project.

Having given more than 100 hours of her time in two years, Kerrie has won two volunteering awards.

She has helped to run a sports session for disabled people and arranged an anti-bullying art workshop.

She has helped secure a grant of £500 from the Key Fund Federation so Can Do volunteers could go on a confidence-building tip to visit Chester Zoo.

Kerrie, said: “Taking part in the Can Do project has meant I have met new people, gained self-confidence and become more independent. I would like to get a job but know the competition is tough because many young people are in a similar situation to me. Volunteering shows I am committed to gaining some valuable experience.”

Leonard Cheshire Disability would like more disabled people to volunteer and get involved with the Can Do project. The initiative, which has been running for three years, has helped more than 3,000 young people, aged 16-35, across the UK to secure volunteering placements across a wide variety of roles. These have included placements at schools, youth centres, drama workshops, arts projects and sports centres.

If you are disabled, aged 16-35 and would like to become a Can Do volunteer, visit: www.lcdisability.org or call Ruth Bowen on 01423 863189.