‘a trishaw ride lifts people’s spirits’

Best friends Dorothy Proietti and Gill Mattock volunteered together when they retired

Dog lover Karen Hardcastle trains puppies to help deaf people

Volunteer week starts on 2 June so Yours spoke to three women who have transformed their own lives through the healing power of giving

Life can surprise you – at any age. Just take it from these women

Community stalwart Neelam Aggarwal-Singh wants to bring people together

It’s not just NHS patients, their families and staff who benefit when people in the community help out. It’s rewarding for the volunteers too