Jersey Charity Launches Volunteer Hub to Support Families

A Jersey charity that supports some of the island's most vulnerable residents is inviting the community to join a new volunteer hub that could transform its fundraising efforts.

Les Amis, which provides care and support for adults with learning disabilities, faces a growing challenge. Rising costs mean families need more help than ever, but donors have less money to give.

The charity's solution brings the community directly into the mission. Les Amis is building a volunteer hub where islanders can help with fundraising campaigns throughout the year.

Volunteers will sell raffle tickets, set up awareness stalls, and assist at community events like the Island Walk and the Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon. These everyday activities add up to life-changing support for the families Les Amis serves.

Managing Director Shaun Findlay sees the hub as more than just fundraising support. His team already works hard to spread awareness, but they need what he calls "a silent army of volunteers" to amplify their reach.

The timing matters deeply. High living costs have squeezed charitable giving across the board, yet demand for Les Amis services continues climbing.

The Ripple Effect

This volunteer hub creates connections that extend far beyond fundraising totals. When community members volunteer with Les Amis, they help raise visibility for people with learning disabilities across the island.

That visibility shifts perceptions and deepens understanding. Volunteers become advocates who carry stories back to their own networks, creating ripples of awareness that spread naturally through the community.

The charity supports people at every stage of life, improving quality of life and providing dignity through end-of-life care. These essential services depend on consistent community support to continue.

Findlay emphasizes what's at stake: the most vulnerable islanders receiving the care they deserve. The volunteer hub offers everyone a chance to contribute, even when budgets are tight.

The model is simple and sustainable. Volunteers give time instead of money, creating a foundation of support that can weather economic uncertainty while meeting growing needs.

Jersey islanders interested in joining the volunteer hub can make a real difference in their neighbors' lives, one raffle ticket and one conversation at a time.