In this post we look at one of our new volunteers, Neal Crowley.When Neal heard we were recruiting volunteers and trustees to the DCBT he was one of the first people to come forward. As a kid Neal had one of his most memorable holidays on MV Challenge and he was keen to be involved and promote the charity to other disabled individuals and groups.
Working with DCBT would complement the work he was already doing with youth groups and promote boating and the rivers as a pastime and hobby for many disabled people.
Neal's commitment, enthusiasm and dedication volunteering has won him a number of awards, including the South of England 'Clubs for young people organisations' Award in recognition for volunteer time and the 'Jack Petchey Leaders' Award for personal achievement.
Neal has also recently received the prestigious 1,000-hour Millennium Volunteer Award from London Youth and is being nominated for a Nationwide Award for Voluntary Endeavour, too.
Neal really enjoys volunteering and feels that he has benefited from these experiences in a lot of different ways, including feeling more confident, gaining skills in working well with people and developing an amazing network of friends both professionally and socially. Neal hopes to train further in power boating, maybe to help him in his future career and says, "I would encourage other people to get involved (in volunteering) as I am sure they would find it as rewarding as I do."
Since joining DCBT Neal has been busy promoting the charity to other organisations and his wide range of contacts. He is currently working on a welcome pack and an inventory of stock on the boat.
Working with DCBT would complement the work he was already doing with youth groups and promote boating and the rivers as a pastime and hobby for many disabled people.
Neal's commitment, enthusiasm and dedication volunteering has won him a number of awards, including the South of England 'Clubs for young people organisations' Award in recognition for volunteer time and the 'Jack Petchey Leaders' Award for personal achievement.
Neal has also recently received the prestigious 1,000-hour Millennium Volunteer Award from London Youth and is being nominated for a Nationwide Award for Voluntary Endeavour, too.
Neal really enjoys volunteering and feels that he has benefited from these experiences in a lot of different ways, including feeling more confident, gaining skills in working well with people and developing an amazing network of friends both professionally and socially. Neal hopes to train further in power boating, maybe to help him in his future career and says, "I would encourage other people to get involved (in volunteering) as I am sure they would find it as rewarding as I do."
Since joining DCBT Neal has been busy promoting the charity to other organisations and his wide range of contacts. He is currently working on a welcome pack and an inventory of stock on the boat.
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