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Meet Our Volunteers

Meet our amazing volunteers and see what they enjoy about volunteering with The Story Works.

Want to join us? We welcome people from all different backgrounds, ages and walks of life. All that matters is that you want to encourage children to explore their creativirty and speak their mind.

Just reach out to us: info@thestoryworks.org

“I enjoy sharing moments of happiness and innocence from children.” – Connie Ng

“Watching an initially unconfident child light up with excitement over their story – and then become genuinely thrilled at the idea of standing up to share it with everyone – is the highlight of my week.” – Mike Bradley

“Being a part of The Story Works has helped me understand and see just how differently kids respond to creativity and storytelling and it’s been such a great learning opportunity.” – Mia James

“It’s always lovely to see the creative and imaginative minds of the children that come through The Story Works. The smiles at the end of the session can really make your day.” – Theodora Houghton

“I like the way kids express themselves in their stories. It often impresses me what ideas they can come up with.” – Laura Kocur

“The Story Works is an amazing opportunity to help foster children’s creativity where they leave with something of their own imagination and are proud of it!” – Ross Atkinson

“I enjoy being inspired by the children’s wild imagination and their unstoppable creativity!” – Yan Hei Rachel Ng

“Volunteering with The Story Works has been an amazing experience and an insight just how imaginative and unpredictable children’s stories and art can be!” – Grace Raggett

“I enjoy being able to help kids express their creativity and create stories they can be proud of.” – Mia Curtis

“Volunteering at The Story Works has been an amazing opportunity to help develop children’s confidence and creativity.” – Georgina Black

“It’s wonderful to see a new generation of writers emerging.” – Kim Moss

“The Story Works has taught me not just how to better children’s stories, but their confidence too.” – Scarlett Ellis-Nash

“I’m a firm believer in empowering kids and allowing them to try new things, and The Story Works project thinks so too!” – Amy Ryalls

“For me, volunteering with The Story Works is a magnificent opportunity to help children in their creative journey as well as to explore storytelling and illustrating. I love that each of our workshops is a unique space where creativity flourishes, and wonderful tales are born.” – Oleksandra Hudkova

“Our workshops give me such a sense of fulfilment and joy every week. The children’s responses to the stories and artwork make the sessions so rewarding, plus getting to see them use their imagination in a fun environment is always a bonus.” – Maddie McCourbrie

” I volunteer at Story Works because I get to see the delight and joy on the children’s faces when I get to bring their amazingly creative ideas to life.” – Ifeoluwa Akinniran

“I love seeing the children embrace their wackiest ideas and think our workshops are a great way to encourage their creativity to bloom!” – Jonny Haynes

“As an illustrator, I have a strong passion for art and audience engagement. Volunteering at the story works has been once of the most valuable projects I have taking part in through my university experience. Not only does the charity provide the children with priceless fun and creative time but it has also provided myself with meaningful opportunities for the future.” – Lucy Gregory

“My favorite thing about volunteering for the story works is seeing the children’s reactions to the drawings at the end of the session.” – Evie Abbott

“I enjoy creative writing and inventing characters. I love reading, especially fantasy books. If I’m not reading, I’m creating all kinds of art in my studio or hanging out with friends.” – Esmee Rundle

“I love how enthusiastic and kind the students are. They always light up when you show them a finished illustration, and getting to see them have a fun time being creative is always very rewarding.” – Chloe Cunningham

Anson Antony — “Blown away by the kids’ creativity, I can’t help but wish we had such workshops back in my home country too! Working with such creative students and volunteers has been a blast. And the cherry on top? The beaming smiles and positive feedback from the schools and kids after each session. It’s the best reward our team could ask for!” – Anson Antony

“I love volunteering with Story Works because I get to see the fun creativity of children. The stories that they create are always fun and the plots definitely rival books I read now.” – Zainab Abdul-Obitayo

“I love volunteering for The Story Works because the stories I get to read and illustrate every week are beyond brilliant, and I think it’s important to give children a place to explore their creativity in a supportive environment” – Oliver Hautala

“I joined The Story Works because it was unique, allowing children the freedom to create short stories, with their limitless creativity.” – Niamh Barry

“Being a volunteer at The Story Works has been a very fun and inspiring role as an artist. Seeing the kids express their creativity and watching their ideas grow through workshops is a joy to witness. Capturing their unique perspectives and stories through illustration has given me valuable experience in illustrating narratives, as well as supporting the kids with their storytelling” – Alice Watt

“Their smiles before you’ve even finished drawing for them in the workshops was the most instant positive feedback I ever received during my illustration degree. These workshops were a highlight of my university routine and the children seemed to feel it was a highlight of their school year too.” – Martin Samways

“I volunteer at the Story Works because I love being able to help show the children how cameras work and give them the opportunity to have a go at something they may have never seen or done before, it is truly an honour to be part of.” – Harry Strubel

“I love volunteering for The Story Works because it’s so great to listen to the creativity and imagination of the children, the sessions are always so friendly and cheerful. I enjoy being surrounded by bubbly people where we can share our unique and wonderful ideas.” – Libby Marchant

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