Michelle is a volunteer in Lewisham.
I decided to help with the vaccination process to assist the NHS, who cared for my father during his 10 days over the Christmas period in the Hawthorn Ward at Lewisham Hospital with Covid and pneumonia — but sadly passed away on 30 December 2020.
When I volunteer, obviously I think about my father and hope he’s proud of what I’m doing. I’m also thinking of trying to help the elderly, vulnerable, and those afraid of injections or nervous patients and try to put them at ease.
What has surprised me most is how many volunteers there are and even those that have other duties giving up their spare time to help such a good cause.
I will always remember how many nice, selfless, and helpful people I met that are helping me through a difficult period.