I was on the tube reading a copy of The Big Issue Magazine when I came across the advert looking for a Christmas volunteer. I…
Category Archives: Volunteers’ Voices
Gabi’s Story
I came to the UK last year with my family from Romania. Soon after we arrived, I heard about The Big Issue through my church….
Carmen’s Story
Romanian Translation Volunteer, Bristol I came from Romania to the UK in December 2013 to do care work. After nine months, I became a Care…
Willow’s story
I first came into contact with The Big Issue during my childhood when my mum would buy a mag each week, we would struggle to…
Nina’s Story
“I am pleased to have been able to contribute to such a great organisation full of heart and dedication to helping others.” “Having bought many…
Tanya’s story
I first came across the trust fundraising role when browsing through The Big Issue Foundation website. The role came to my attention as I wanted…
Harmanjit’s story
I’ve always seen Big Issue Vendors dotted around my university. I’d never bothered to fully research or understand what The Big Issue Foundation was actually…
Molly’s Story
I came across a trust fundraising volunteer post at The Big Issue Foundation (TBIF) by fluke, when I was looking for summer jobs. I did…
Anna M-S’s Story
After finishing my degree in Sociology and Politics I found myself with a month left on my accommodation contract and far too much time on…
Georgia’s Story
I am a student in Oxford and volunteered with the Big Issue for 6 weeks during the summer. I decided to volunteer as I wanted to…