Rupali’s story — “I loved how they were so grateful to us for such a small work we were doing”

Rupali is a volunteer in Lewisham.

I decided to volunteer because I came to know about it from a colleague and he mentioned that it’s a very enriching experience. I was scared initially that I might get infected, as I wasn’t vaccinated, but I was surprised to find out it was very safe and there was nothing to be scared about.

I loved meeting the old folks who came in for their second jabs — they were so sweet and reminded me of my grandparents in India, who had died some years back. I loved how they were so grateful to us for such a small work we were doing. It literally brought tears to my eyes when I did it the first time.