Meet Rae
Group facilitator
I am a non-binary lesbian with over 30 years’ experience supporting people experiencing crisis, conflict and change. I am qualified in counselling and psychology up to level 4.
What’s your role at Hart Gables?
I co facilitate the Welcome Hope group
What inspires you to volunteer?
To learn more about the asylum seeker process and to support the people that need it most. I also volunteer to help rebuild my confidence and enhance my skills.
Meet Chris
Charity Advisor
I am Chris and I love the TV show Wednesday! I am 32 years old, and I am really into alternative fashion.
What’s your role at Hart Gables?
I help at the focus group making sure Hart Gables is supportive and inclusive to autistic people.
What inspires you to volunteer? I want to raise awareness about autism and get work experience, but I also want to show others that autistic people can bring something important to any organisation.
Meet Julie Ann
Group facilitator
I am 58 years young and have been part of HG for 15 years! My own personal journey has inspired me to give back, so here I am.
What’s your role at Hart Gables?
I co facilitate the She’s OUT group, and act as a voice for victims of hate crime. I am also part of the focus group that helps advise the charity.
What inspires you to volunteer?
I want to give back to the people who have supported me, this is my way of saying thank you.
Meet Diana
Group Coordinator
I have been volunteering since 2019. I have been a forum champion for people seeking asylum and I am now helping coordinate activities for groups. I love helping people and I am very happy in my role at HG.
What’s your role at Hart Gables?
I started as a forum champion for people seeking asylum, I now help advise the charity and coordinate groups.
What inspires you to volunteer?
I love to help people around me and I love to help where it is needed. Being a volunteer group coordinator is to be useful and helps people in the group. We are all family at Hart Gables.
Meet Wayne
Charity Advisor
I have been involved in Hart Gables for 16 years. I love art and I also love old cartoons. I am a very friendly person with a big heart, and I love to show my heart to everyone. I have been out for 26 years.
What’s your role at Hart Gables?
I help plan events and I co facilitate the seasonal evening groups at the Stockton office. I show peer support by making new members feel welcome at groups as I have been at the service a long time.
What inspires you to volunteer?
Volunteering helps me get out and about and let’s me give back to the community.
Meet Zoe
Charity Advisor
I am a caring individual who is interested in helping others.
What’s your role at Hart Gables?
I support the charity at pride events and help steer the organisation in the right direction, making sure we are meeting the needs of the local LGBTQ+ community.
What inspires you to volunteer?
I do it because I care, it’s nice to be nice. I like to give back to the community.