An 80-year-old Bridgnorth charity shop volunteer from Broseley has made it to the final of a prestigious nationwide charity award, ahead of Volunteers' Week which runs from June 3-9.
An 80-year-old Bridgnorth charity shop volunteer from Broseley has made it to the final of a prestigious nationwide charity award, ahead of Volunteers' Week which runs from June 3-9.Margaret Yates, who volunteers at Bridgnorth’s Hope House Children’s Hospice charity shop, has been shortlisted as Volunteer of the Year in the Charity Retail Awards, widely considered the 'Oscars' of the charity shop world.
“I had to pinch myself when I heard. I didn’t even know I’d been nominated, so to be shortlisted from so many worthy volunteers was a shock. I was over the moon,” she said. She says: “I started working at the Hope House charity shop after I retired. A friend suggested I come along to help out, and I haven’t left since! I started working in the back, sorting, and then trained on the till. Being on the till is my favourite part of the job. You get to know the customers and hear their stories. There’s such a good atmosphere in the shop. Everyone’s so friendly.
“I’ve done a zip wire challenge, run tombolas and been part on the Hope House float at Bridgnorth Carnival. For my 80th birthday party I asked guests to donate money instead of buying presents. I don’t need anything, so I thought the children and families who use Hope House would benefit much more than me. I was delighted to raise £560 from generous friends and family.
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