A VOLUNTEER is calling on others to join her and help out at a charity.
Maggie Fraser-Jones from Brighton regularly helps out at Blind Veterans UK’s centre in Ovingdean after retiring last year.
She volunteers one day a week with inducting new volunteers as well as helping out with veterans at the centre.
The charity supports blind ex-servicemen and women.
Mrs Fraser-Jones said: “The veterans love to talk and we love to listen. It’s unbelievable what they have done for us and our country so I want to do my bit to give something back to them.
“When I first retired, I was a bit frightened. I didn’t think I’d be of any use to anyone and I didn’t feel like there was any self-worth in the activities I was doing.
“In coming to volunteer with Blind Veterans UK, I now have job satisfaction, colleagues who have become friends and self-worth.”
The charity is holding open days and drop-in sessions on September 7 and 10 for people interested in volunteering either at the centre or in the community.
For details, visit blindveterans.org.uk/volunteernow or contact 01273 391444.
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