Volunteering at Theodora Children's Charity - Beth's Story

Beth has been volunteering for Theodora Children’s Charity as Fundraising and Communications Volunteer in our office, using her many skills to help with various tasks that help us fund Giggle Doctor visits. Not only that, but she also decided to take on the Santa Run and raised an incredible £285 to help us reach poorly children! Beth shares what it is like volunteering at Theodora Children’s Charity: 

“I graduated from University this summer with no idea what I was going to do next. All I knew was that I wanted to be part of a charity that works towards something I felt passionate about. I therefore decided to do some volunteering for a charity that I felt strongly towards so I could learn about the ins and outs of how great causes come to life. 

Instantly the idea of becoming a Fundraising and Communications volunteer for Theodora Children’s Charity stood out to me. I found it so lovely and heart-warming that there were people like the Giggle Doctors that dedicated their time to making a child’s hospital experience that little bit brighter.

From my first day as a volunteer I have felt so welcomed by this small team with big hearts, whose passion for what they do is evident through everything that happens here. It was fascinating for me to see how such a small team raises so much money each year. I have been provided with an extensive variety of tasks; from writing news articles for the charity’s website to researching and applying for grants from trusts and foundations. These tasks not only improve my knowledge of how offices work in the charity sector but make the vast amount of work which this small team do a little easier. Alongside spending time with the office staff, meeting other supporters of the charity who come into the office like Dr Snug and Trustee, Ian, has shown me into an ever-growing community of people who all share the same goal of making poorly children’s lives happier though laughter and play.

I felt honoured to have the opportunity to be a part of the charity’s reception at The House of Lords, hosted by Baroness Thornton. I got the chance to hear one of the charity’s founders, André, talk about why the work of the Giggle Doctors means so much to him, alongside trustees of the charity discussing why they have chosen to support Theodora Children’s Charity. It was an amazing evening in a magnificent venue that made me feel extremely proud to be considered part of what the charity does.

The event at The House of Lords left me so inspired I felt compelled to try and do more for this great cause. I therefore signed up for the Do it For Charity Santa Run in December on behalf of Theodora Children’s Charity. It was something I was really excited about because it meant I could share with my friends and family what I do and raise awareness about this small charity that makes a big difference.

It’s safe to say the one day I spend each week volunteering for Theodora Children’s Charity is my favourite day of the week. Witnessing so many people’s pride in the mission of Theodora Children’s Charity is extremely motivating and I feel that the selfless nature of all those involved in this charity’s work is a notion which only the charity sector can provide.”

Thank you so much Beth for all of your hard work and for raising an incredible £285! 

If you are interested in volunteering in our London office, please contact us at theodora.uk@theodora.org.