Volunteer for a better LIFE

Published: Irish Independent
Author: Áilín Quinlan
Expert Opinion: Dr. Malie Coyne

Getting involved in his community brought Mark Gaffney friends, helped his family settle into a new country, supported him through a period of unemployment – and even helped him find a new career.

The challenge of relocating his family from London to the West Cork town of Bantry 16 years ago was a major one so, in a bid to settle in, Mark embarked on a cycle of community activism and volunteer work.

“The only way I could get to know people was to volunteer, because I didn’t drink!” he quips.

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Posted in Adult Mental Health, Lifestyle, Positive Mental Health.