News about our incredible team of volunteers. The unassuming backbone of our operation.
Elliot Anderson came to Crest through the back to work ACE programme after being unemployed for six months. Following the completion of the programme Elliot stayed on as a valued volunteer in Crests’ eBay department. Today we are incredibly proud to celebrate that Elliot has completed more than 500 voluntary hours with our eBay department. … Read more
On Tuesday 27th of May, the Vinici Facilities team and some of their family members came down to Crest to volunteer their time for the day. As a part of the organisations annual Stand Out Make A Difference events the team emerged themselves in all things Crest. From helping out in our poly tunnels growing … Read more
Since re-launching live on December 16, 2024, Crest Community Radio has experienced steady growth, building its presence and expanding its reach within the community. February saw a notable 43% increase in listeners compared to January, marking a significant milestone in the station’s journey.
Ryan Roberts has recently secured a job at Glan Clwyd, after a troubled period of anxiety, soul searching and unemployment. Ryan, 22 from Abergele, broke through his mental health problems by initially volunteering at Carers Wales, before joining Crest Co-operative for a successful spell which concluded with a paid job with League of Friends. Ryan … Read more
Jan Palmer has been volunteering for Crest Co-operative for the last three months but did also volunteer a few years ago too! Jan helps our support workers support our WorkOpps team – clients with learning difficulties and disabilities. She also helps sort out the textiles and clothing donations by our customers! Here’s what she had … Read more
Llinos Hughes of Penmaenmawr started volunteering with Crest Co-operative on the 1st March last year – and she’s not looked back since. Before her time at Crest, Llinos used to be a waitress and a cleaner in a pub. “I did plan on going to university to study law but then plans changed when my … Read more
Gwyn Williams has recently joined Crest Co-operative as a volunteer and can be found in our shops, helping customers bring furniture to and from their cars, serving on the tills occasionally and doing any general housekeeping required. He’s mostly based in our Colwyn Bay shop so make sure you say hi to him if you’re … Read more
Ian Hawkins volunteers in our Retail department, specifically in our Colwyn Bay shop where he helps customers bring furniture to and from their cars, serving on the tills occasionally and is always there to meet and greet people at the door. He’s done more hours than any other volunteer on our books! Here’s what he … Read more
Beccy Forbes has been volunteering at Crest Co-operative since November 2017 and describes her experience as “giving me my freedom”. A mother of two girls, both who are in school, Beccy used to work at a school but found the job to be frustrating. “I didn’t enjoy it”, Beccy explains. “I did enjoy working with … Read more
Lucinda Edwards volunteers in our Work Opportunities department, providing general support to our clients with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and helping them with their daily tasks. On top of that she does a lot of clothes sorting; taking the cream of the crop and getting them shop ready for sale. Here’s what she had to … Read more