Dog lover Karen Hardcastle trains puppies to help deaf people

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

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

£10 cheque for every letter published

Our pick of your best letters and some wise words from our favourite stars…

Community stalwart Neelam Aggarwal-Singh wants to bring people together