The efforts of volunteers, charity workers and people who strive to improve their communities all too often get overlooked. We want to highlight that work, and show how it transforms the lives of others. So, if you’re a volunteer, community activist, trustee or charity worker, share your stories of when you realised you made a difference in the form below.
The Guardian Voluntary Sector Network will be using the best submissions to launch a series, The day I made a difference, about the landmark moments in people’s lives that show the power of giving back.
Have you helped someone to feel less alone in a desperate time? Did you decide to take action in the face of threats to your community or a vulnerable group of people? Is there an encounter as a volunteer that’s really stayed with you? Did a particular incident help you realise the importance of what charity workers do?
If you have a story you want to share – it can be written in your name, anonymously or under a pseudonym – email voluntarysectornetwork@theguardian.com with a short summary of your experience, or fill in the form below.
If the story stands out, we’ll be in touch with some suggestions on how to put your piece together.
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