A short Story from a Young Volunteer...

My name is Martin McNab, I am 15 years old and I am a pupil at Hyndland Secondary School. I have been volunteering at St. Margaret of Scotland Hospice for nearly 2 years.

The first time I volunteered at the Hospice was on the Christmas Bus and it was great fun. The bus was decorated with lights and a nativity scene and Christmas carols were ringing out from the loudspeaker. Every night we arrived at different venues - one night you could be at a housing estate in Milngavie, the next night you could be at one of the largest companies in Dumbarton.

The best part of being on the Christmas Bus is dressing up in all the different costumes. One night you can be dressed up as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the next you could be Santa or a Snowman - it's amazing! Everyone comes out of their houses and waves to you, putting money into the buckets and wishing everyone a 'Merry Christmas'. It just gives you a nice feeling to know that you are helping the Hospice.

I also help out in the Education Centre at the Hospice. I had signed up to take part in the DUke of Edinburgh Award at my school and I chose the Hospice for my voluntary work, which included mailing letters and working on the computers, which was also great fun. I have been helping the Hospice in any way I can - helping at the Garden Fete and other events. I am looking forward to the Christmas Fete. Everyone at the Hospice makes you feel so welcome, I would recommend anyone to volunteer at the Hospice - especially on the Christmas Bus!

If you would like to volunteer in any capacity, please call us on: 0141 952 1141
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Email us at: office@smh.org.uk