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Volunteer Shout Out – Kirstie

Volunteers like Kirstie are the backbone of our organisation. Can you also help?

February 19, 2024

Volunteers are crucial to the running of our Drop-in Centre ; a place where women who sex work can come in and get a hot drink and some food in a non-judgemental environment. Volunteers are crucial to proving this, also offering: general chit-chat, emotional support, condoms, needle exchange services, giving out clothing donations and more.

We couldn’t run the Drop-in Centre without them!

Volunteer, Kirstie crafting Christmas decorations with quote: "Bring lots of laughter to the session with her wonderful personality"
Kirstie crafting Christmas Decorations

We want to thank our amazing Drop-in volunteer, Kirstie.

The below quote sums up Kirstie perfectly:

“Kirstie has been volunteering for many years now at the drop-in and is always ready to jump in and help cover a shift when needed. She has made some great connections with the women we support and brings lots of laughter to the session with her wonderful personality. Kirstie is such an advocate for the women, spreading the MASH word and supporting with donations all year round too. Thanks Kirstie!”

Chanti, Drop-in Development Worker

Friday sessions wouldn’t be the same without you Kirstie, and from all of us at MASH, we are constantly amazed and inspired by your hard work.

We wish everybody could be a little bit more like Kirstie within Manchester and beyond, to create a non-judgemental outlook towards women who sex work.

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You can apply to volunteer at any time, whether you are interested in the drop-in, or outreach.

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