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Katie Davies attended Halesowen College to study Levels 1 and 2 Public Services, and Level 2 Health & Social Care. Her passion and motivation for volunteering come from wanting to help people, but she recognises that the volunteering she has been able to take part in leads to opportunities and experiences that will shape and influence her career. To balance volunteering and college, Katie worked with a mentor from Dudley CVS who supported her to fit her volunteering around her college timetable and assessment deadlines.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Katie delivered over 2000 food parcels to families in receipt of free school meals, alongside shopping for a family who were shielding, having a big impact for those community members who needed support. She also wanted to support the emergency services during the pandemic but due to restrictions this was very limited.
As restrictions lifted, her volunteering moved to Halesowen town centre where she supported shoppers to navigate the one-way system around the local businesses. Alongside this, Katie also volunteered with at Halesowen Bid (Business Improvement District), assisting members of the public that required medical attention, supporting local businesses as they reopen ensuring they were COVID secure, and helping to make sure the town was clean and safe for visitors by litter picking and gardening.
We can also confirm that last night Katie was awarded Young Volunteer of the Year 2020 at the Dudley CVS Awards. Everyone at Halesowen College is very proud of her achievement.
Well done, Katie!
