Throughout Covid, Martlets has been a central hub for distribution of PPE to hospices throughout Sussex, using space at its Warehouse in Hove to store these vital stocks. Steve Perrin was a warehouse volunteer but last year when shops closed, this new role emerged.
“I am currently volunteering on the PPE distribution hub here at Martlets, and previously I have volunteered sorting CDs, DVDs and books in the warehouse. I’ve been volunteering here in total about three or four years now.
Prior to that I was a chartered accountant and I worked for American Express for 15 years and before that I worked in financial services in London.”
Why I support Martlets
“My father passed away at Martlets and my mother is currently being cared for by Martlets so it has meaning to me. And selfishly I needed something to do – I retired at 58 and I couldn’t just sit around and watch Netflix all day!
I love working with the people here, they’re so friendly and it’s like having a job that you look forward to going into every morning. I really enjoy my roles here.
We’ve been sorting the PPE throughout the Covid pandemic and I’ve felt like I’ve been doing my bit to help out throughout this.
I am proud to be a Martlets volunteer because it means so much to the city and the people of Brighton and Hove. It’s like a badge of honour to volunteer here – well I think so.”
Interested in voluntering? Find out more:
Your time is priceless. Whether you can volunteer with us for a few hours once in a while, or a regular shift. As part of #TeamMartlets, you’ll play a crucial part in keeping your local hospice caring.
- Volunteer with Martlets
- Check out our current volunteer roles
- Read Eileen’s Volunteers Week 2021 story
Published 01/06/2021