These stories share acts of kindness from real people in every day life. #ProjectAmplifyKindness is about changing the balance of the narrative about the world and how people behave.
At the purpose-built Berkshire MS Therapy Centre in Reading, the automatic doors from the car park open to reveal the reception desk immediately in front of you. The volunteer receptionists greet everyone with a welcome and a smile, providing a really positive experience from the minute you come through the door. One of the volunteers […]
Melissa Hobson combines her volunteering with the passion she has for marine life, in line with her work as a marine science, conservation & sustainability writer. 2 of her volunteering projects are even things that she can do from her desk! She takes part in WWF’s Walrus from Space (looking through satellite images online and
Alexis runs several events for her local community, focused on providing a safe space and stepping stone for neurodivergent people to get involved in the wider community, all on a voluntary basis. She organises a board games social, where the board games help make socialising a little easier by providing a focus and talking point.
After Team Time for Kindness took part in the University of Reading Community Festival last month, I reflected on how joyful the experience was. We spent all day talking to festival visitors about kindness. In total we collected about 50 stories and drawings. There were 3 things that came through as clear lessons: Read more
Rhian uses her skills and experience as an employment lawyer in her voluntary role as a trustee at Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich Mind. As well as being involved in full Board activities, she is the Chair of the People and Planning Committee. Volunteering as a trustee is a chance to use your skills for good
We love volunteers here at Time for Kindness because giving up your time and expertise to help others is an amazing way to put more kindness into the world. You can find ways to volunteer through your local volunteers bureau or through Reach Volunteering – or just asking your favourite charities and keeping an eye
“The other day, as we were winding down for the day, it was only me and one other team member left in The Biskery. We got talking about the never-ending juggle of work and kids (both huge privileges, not complaining!). Out of the blue, she expressed her gratitude for the flexibility we offer. With our
The power of community and kindness was on display on LinkedIn this month as Nick found a new job thanks to people on the platform sharing that he’d been made redundant. Nick shared “I’m so excited to be able to share about my #NewJob role! 🎉 On 22nd May I will be joining Charisma Charity
Clive paid for someone else’s coffee in Costa Coffee. It was a mum buying for herself and her daughter but her iPhone pay wouldn’t work properly and she had no other methods of payment with her. Clive stepped in to pay for theirs as well as his own. What small way can you spread kindness
What a talented kindness ambassador we had at the University of Reading‘s festival sharing their story of giving a friend a drawing. Expressing yourself creatively is also a kindness to self. How can you be inspired by this child’s kindness this week – will you gift yourself some creative time? Or maybe share something you’ve
