Volunteering | Success Story Submission

Volunteering | Success Story Submission
Thank you for taking the time to share your volunteering experience. At Borders Community Action, we’re proud to help connect volunteers with meaningful opportunities across the Scottish Borders. Your story helps us celebrate the impact of volunteering, inspire others to get involved, and highlight the incredible work being done in our communities. Please take a few moments to reflect on your journey and answer the questions below - your insights could help shape future success stories and encourage even more people to make a difference.
1. What inspired you to start volunteering?
Tell us what motivated you to get involved - was it a personal passion, a desire to give back, or something else?
2. Can you describe your volunteering role and what it involved?
Share what kind of tasks or activities you did, and what your typical day as a volunteer looked like.
3. What was the most rewarding or memorable moment during your volunteering experience?
Think of a moment that stood out - something that made you feel proud, happy, or deeply connected to the cause.
4. How did volunteering make a difference in your life?
We’d love to hear how volunteering has impacted you personally - whether it’s new skills, friendships, confidence, or something else.
5. What skills have you learned through your volunteering experience?
Think about any new skills or abilities you’ve developed while volunteering. These could include communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, digital skills, event planning, or anything else you’ve gained.
6. Has your volunteering experience led to employment? If so, please share the details.
If your volunteering helped you secure a job, we’d love to hear about it! Include the role, organisation, and how your volunteering contributed to this opportunity.
7. What impact do you feel your volunteering had on the organisation or community?
Reflect on how your time and effort helped others - big or small, every contribution matters.
8. Did you face any challenges, and how did you overcome them?
If there were any obstacles or tough moments, tell us how you handled them and what you learned.
9. How did Borders Community Action support you in finding or starting your volunteering journey?
Let us know how we helped - whether it was through advice, matching you with the right opportunity, or ongoing support.
10. Would you encourage others to volunteer? What would you say to someone considering it?
Share your thoughts or advice for someone who’s thinking about volunteering but hasn’t taken the leap yet.
11. Is there anything else you'd like to share about your volunteering experience?
This is your space to add anything we haven’t asked — feel free to share extra thoughts, stories, or reflections.

Photography
Photograph Information
Please upload a photograph to represent the success story.

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Photograph Upload (maximum of 5)

Upload a photo that represents your volunteering experience. This could be of you volunteering, the organisation, or a meaningful moment. Please ensure the image is JPG or PNG format, at least 1920px wide and a maximum of 1MB.
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Photograph Description and Permissions
Describe what’s happening in the photo and who is pictured. Include the name of the photographer and confirm that you have permission to share the image, and that anyone shown has agreed to its use for promotional purposes.

Organisation & Contact Details
Organisation Name
Enter the full name of the organisation you volunteered with. This is required so we can accurately represent your story and its impact.
Volunteer Name
Provide your full name. This is required so we can attribute your story correctly and follow up if needed.
Volunteer Email Address
Enter your email address. This is required so we can contact you to confirm details or request approval before sharing your story.
Volunteer Telephone Number
Enter your phone number. This is required in case we need to reach you quickly to clarify or confirm any part of your submission.Format: 00000000000.

Terms & Conditions
By submitting photograph(s) to Borders Community Action, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

Ownership and Permission:
- The submitter confirms that they have obtained the necessary permissions from the photographer(s) to submit the photograph(s).
- The submitter grants Borders Community Action a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and distribute the submitted photograph(s) for promotional and other purposes.
Copyright Compliance:
- The submitter confirms that the submitted photograph(s) do not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights of any third party.
- The submitter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Borders Community Action from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from any breach of this confirmation.
Responsibility:
- The submitter acknowledges that any violation of copyright laws is the sole responsibility of the submitter and not Borders Community Action.
- The submitter agrees that Borders Community Action is not liable for any misuse or unauthorised use of the submitted photograph(s) by third parties.
Usage Rights:
- Borders Community Action reserves the right to use the submitted photograph(s) in various media, including but not limited to print, digital, and social media platforms.
- The submitter will not receive any compensation for the use of the submitted photograph(s).
Termination:
- {organisationName} reserves the right to terminate the usage rights of the submitted photograph(s) at any time without prior notice.
By submitting this form, you agree to the above terms & conditions.
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Volunteering | Success Story Submission

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