Q&A With Passionate Volunteer – Johanna

During National Volunteer Week, we’re featuring some of the individuals whose passion and talent enrich our volunteer community.

What made you want to get into volunteering and why did you choose Circle Green Community Legal?

I volunteered to be part of an organisation that contributes to the betterment of society, tackles barriers of unfairness and lives their values. Unfairness is often blindly accepted, and I became disillusioned by the difference between what organisations portray and what realistically happens. Volunteering offered a welcome change.

Where else do you volunteer?

I previously volunteered with Oxfam. Volunteering has enabled me to meet like-minded people who are in the field for altruistic reasons. It nurtures my passions and aligns with my values providing a fulfilling experience. Volunteering offers an opportunity to integrate social and academic interests for anyone of any background.

What do you enjoy the most about volunteering?

I enjoy many things about volunteering; working with a knowledgeable, caring and inspiring team, assisting the community, but mostly contributing to an organisation involved in equitable practices and progress around access to justice, it’s satisfying.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Circle Green, head to the Volunteer page.