Phil has been using Reach’s services as a client since 2011 and soon started volunteering.
“I like keeping busy – volunteering at Reach gets me out of the house. Being a volunteer makes me feel happy and takes the workload off the staff. I like to share my gardening skills – I help other volunteers and clients to know the difference between weeds and flowers. I would like to keep volunteering at the Flower Pods.” – Phil
“Phil is one of those people that others connect to. They admire him and listen to what he says. I always introduce new volunteers to Phil and explain that ‘any problems such as not being able to find tools or way around, talk to Phil.’ I know he enjoys this bit of extra responsibility and recognition. He has faced difficult times in his life, but he always gives his best. He knows that we are here for him too. I am proud of how we have been able to create a community that offers Phil the chance to be appreciated for all that he has to offer.” – Wayne, Volunteer Manager