Parkinson’s UK

 

Do Charities really want volunteers or are they just after our money? That is the question!

 

My father died from Parkinson’s Disease in June 2017 and in his memory I contacted Parkinson’s UK to offer my services as a volunteer. I was told that they had enough and that I should call them again in early 2018.

I wasn’t happy with this response so I wrote to the Chairman  and below is his response.

 

Over eight months have gone by  and to this day I have not heard from the supposed Head of Volunteering.  However, soon after receiving this letter I started receiving periodic mailshots from the charity asking for donations. Is this how they treat potential volunteers?  They are obviously only interested in our money.

 

After this experience I would rather support small more obscure charities that appreciate every minute and penny that is donated to their worthwhile causes than waste my time with these big charities.

 

Please beware!