Why I volunteer…
“I am a tutor for ROSPA cars and one of my pupils was a rider for NBB and he told me about the work NBB did, although at that time I thought it was only motorcycles. I met up with an old colleague who used to drive for NBB who told me that they also had cars so I joined up early 2018.
I am currently a driver and controller but have given a couple of talks to schools and scouts, as well as attending fundraising events.
As I am now retired I can volunteer for full night shifts which would have been difficult when working.
The best thing about NBB is the camaraderie and the positive response from all NHS staff and the public.
The most memorable moment was driving north up the A 19 just as dawn was breaking, a beautiful view.
Volunteering is a positive experience as it’s nice to give something back to society especially the NHS.
My name is Tom Mears and that’s why I volunteer for Northumbria Blood Bikes.”
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