Volunteer Testimonial: Mary Slattery

"I retired 15 months ago. To get me out of the house I took up voluntary work at the Sue Ryder Charity Shop in my local town (Mitchelstown)."

"The job varies from sorting clothes, tagging and displaying. Now I have been allocated to the book section. I organise the books into fiction, non-fiction and kids books."

"It's nice to see people coming in and having a browse at the books and even better when they buy one."

"Volunteering is a good way to meet people. I would recommend it to anyone who has time to spare and it's for a good cause."

"The staff are very friendly and we do have a laugh over a cup of tea. I feel privileged to be able to give my time to a worthy cause."