Real life stories

Liddy from Banbury

Take a look at some of the real life stories behind WRVS, and the people who help to make Britain a great place to grow old.

Get in touch with us if you have an interesting story to tell whether as a volunteer or how WRVS has made a difference to your life.

Find out more in our real life stories

Click on the links below to see the real people behind WRVS.

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Betty and Elaine's story

Betty is 84 and lives in west Wales. After she lost her husband she continued to cope reasonably well because her son lived close by until the day he was also diagnosed with cancer.
Jo's story

Jo acts as a Good Neighbour for local older people in Newport, Wales on top of a full-time job and looking after her family.
Phyllis, Pod and Carole’s stories

Phyllis is normally looked after by Pod, and when he had a stay in hospital she knew they would need help – Volunteer Carole was able to offer them practical help at home.
Leonard and Claire’s story

Leonard, lives alone with no nearby family. Our Home from Hospital service has given him the help and transport he needs to help him get back on his feet.
Fatima's story

Fatima is a student volunteer who gives her time to provide practical help to local older people.
Narina's story

Narina is a telephone befriender who keeps older people company when there isn't a volunteer to pop in and see them.
Valerie's story

Valerie continues to care through Meals on Wheels providing practical support at home.
Aysha's story

Aysha volunteers in Kirklees providing older people practical support at home and is a student at university.
Joan's story

I intend to keep going until I feel somebody else can do a better job than I can!
John's story

I’m almost 90 years old but I like to stay active and busy. I help deliver Meals on Wheels once every two weeks – the customers are surprised to see that I am older than them!