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Hand in Hand empowers young people to support families and individuals in difficult circumstances, such as illness, disability, additional needs and isolation.
Through regular volunteering, we provide practical support with sensitivity and care, strengthening both the people we help and the young people who give their time.
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We envision a community in which every individual feels a genuine responsibility to take care of those around them. We believe this mindset is shaped from a young age, and that regular volunteering during the teenage years is one of the most effective ways to develop empathy, responsibility and a lasting commitment to helping others.
"Our volunteer came on Shabbos afternoon in the pouring rain. I cannot begin to describe to you the feelings that went through me when she walked in the door. Shabbos is particularly challenging with our daughter as she gets really frustrated and bored quickly, and when it rains it’s a million times more difficult. I know it was probably a challenging visit but I just want our volunteer to know that for me it was a time out where I could gather the physical, emotional and mental energy to get back in the game and finish up the day in one piece. Thank you for making our lives that bit more manageable".
Mother of a child with special needs