In front of them, Boniface Omozuapo is leading this conversation letting them know how they can help.
'Even simple conversations can inspire generosity, compassion and long-term involvement,' he says. 'One of the beautiful aspects is the opportunity to connect faith with real-life action and inspire people to see how collective efforts, no matter how small, can make a significant difference.'
That's what draws Boniface to volunteering with Christian Aid. Not just the giving of time, but what happens when people genuinely connect with the realities communities face around the world and realise they can do something about it.
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Showing up and listening
Boniface has been a Speaker volunteer for Christian Aid for some time now, visiting churches and community groups to raise awareness about global injustice and Christian Aid's work alongside partners around the world.
He was drawn in by Christian Aid's long-standing commitment to tackling poverty and injustice, and by an approach rooted in dignity and partnership. Communities leading their own change, with others walking alongside them.
This year, Christian Aid Week brought that to life in a particularly powerful way.
'It was encouraging to see people coming together with compassion, faith and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others,' he says.
Faith should inspire action, compassion, justice, and support for vulnerable communities.
More than you expect
Ask Boniface what he's got out of volunteering and the answer surprises you. Yes, he's built confidence. Yes, his communication skills have sharpened. But what he talks about most is what he's learned.
About humanitarian work. About collective responsibility. About the power of a room full of people who care.
'Volunteering with Christian Aid gives me a sense of fulfilment and purpose,' he says. The moments he returns to aren't the 'biggest'. It’s the conversations afterwards. Like someone who hadn't considered giving before, or a church that decides to campaign on injustice.
There is room to learn, grow, contribute and connect with amazing people along the way.
You don't need to have it all figured out
If you're thinking about volunteering, Boniface's message is straightforward: start before you feel ready.
He didn't wait until he had all the answers. He showed up, listened and learned. And through that, he found something he hadn't expected: a community of people, in churches across the UK and in communities around the world, united by a shared belief that change is possible.
Volunteers' Week: a moment to say thank you
Every year, Volunteers' Week celebrates the millions of people across the UK who give their time to causes they believe in. For Christian Aid, volunteers like Boniface are at the heart of everything we do. Visiting churches. Starting conversations. Inspiring communities to act.
This Volunteers' Week, we want to say thank you. To every speaker, campaigner, fundraiser and collector who has stood with communities around the world.
If Boniface's story has sparked something in you, this is a good week to take the next step.
