As #VolunteersWeek ends we would like to share a quote from Princess Diana that sums up so much of what our volunteers do: “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”

We would like to share our sincerest thanks to all of our volunteers, and of course that extends to their families, as without them we couldn’t #MakeADifference.

Why I volunteer…

“I found out about Northumbria Blood Bikes after I done a search online post discussion with some ex work colleague bikers who are blood bikers in other parts of the UK.

I applied in January 2019, being retired now and willing to support a very useful cause. I am a fairly new volunteer just beginning my role with the charity. I am currently Rider but would also like to become a Driver longer term. I am pretty flexible being retired now so will see how this pans out when I have completed the familiarisation phase and eligible to be put on the rota.

Why I volunteer...

“A friend of mine passed his ROSPA advanced riding test, and on one of our weekly jaunts on our own motorcycles (which always involve a coffee and cake stop!) he told me about this great charity which is made up of volunteers who transport blood, samples, etc. around the hospitals in the North East.  I’ve since learned they also supply blood to the Great North Air Ambulance!

Why I volunteer…