Crossed Grain February 2022

SUPPORTER NEWS | 3 Volunteering news round up “I’m looking forward to helping in this role as it is a great opportunity to give something back to a charity which has helped me a lot over the years. I will also be able to share my experience from my own cooking and baking to give hints and tips to help those who are starting out on their gluten free diet.” Janice New volunteering roles! We’re delighted to welcome on board two new recipe service volunteers! Janice and Lara answered our call for volunteers to help make our Home of Gluten Free Recipes even better. Their role will include checking and updating recipes, adding hints, tips and nutritional information. “I’ve had a coeliac disease diagnosis from a young age which has meant I’ve spent lots of time scrolling through endless internet pages, magazines and cookbooks to find tasty but easy to follow gluten free recipes. I look forward to putting my making, baking, cooking experience to good use! Coeliac UK has been an amazing charity for me during my 21 years, so I look forward to giving something back.” Lara We will use the insights you have provided to develop our local support offering and look forward to sharing our plans later in the year. If you have any more to share on your local support needs email us: volunteering@coeliac.org.uk Thank you to everyone who completed our local support survey in the run up to Christmas. Staying connected in tough times Throughout the pandemic, our amazing volunteers continue helping our community to live well gluten free. From organising virtual get togethers to keeping their communities updated with regular newsletters on local support and information, we’re grateful for their support. Plus our Member2Member service is here to provide a valuable, friendly connection to members. If you or a member you know is newly diagnosed, facing a life change, or just needs some extra help then do get in touch coeliac.org.uk/member2member . We have mentors who understand, ready to support you. Find out more about volunteering for Coeliac UK at coeliac.org.uk/volunteering