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In this regular Hub News feature we interview someone involved in or connected to the work of Oasis Hub Bath
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Joe Lee Oasis Pantry Volunteer
Why did you decide to volunteer at Oasis?
I have been working for a charity called Just Love during my time at university, and this year we wanted to work alongside already established charities in Bath. With the Cost of Living Crisis becoming such an important issue, we wanted to look for opportunities that allowed us to help ensure our local community was able to feed themselves and their families, and this is why we wanted to help out at Oasis.
How has volunteering impacted you?
Volunteering at Oasis has been such an eye-opening and amazing chance to help the local community and has made me think about my own life choices From a young age, I always wanted to go into marketing, but this year with The Pantry being so influential, I now feel a calling to direct my career in a more sustainable and beneficial manner that would allow me to help improve the daily lives of those around me
What difference does the pantry make to people’s lives, and how have you seen this while volunteering?
The work The Pantry does, in my opinion, can’t be understated Not only are we able to provide the muchneeded food to those in Bath, but the quality and choice available to our members, in combination with the respect and dignity practices that are in place, I believe, is much appreciated by all those that come through our doors This can be noticed either by the smiles on the faces of our members, the chats we engage in and the fact that there is such high demand for the service, that unfortunately we can’t accept everyone that wants to become a member.
Would you recommend volunteering to others, and if so why?
I would highly recommend volunteering at The Pantry for anyone who is looking for an opportunity that allows you to become a closer part of the community here in Bath, whilst engaging in truly influential work.
To find out more about volunteering at Oasis Pantry email pantry@oasisbath.org
