Quotes
Quotes from the Modern Day Slavery and Awareness Raising Session with asylum seekers and refugees attending FODI’s services in Sunderland
Quotes from Our Volunteers
“I absolutely love volunteering with ICOS. Your staff are fabulous, so friendly, approachable, and clear with instructions at volunteering events. I always look forward to helping out and also attending socials and trips. I’ve made many new friends from different cultures and backgrounds, and I have been able to try lots of beautiful food that I otherwise wouldn’t have got the opportunity to try (you always look after your volunteers and keep up well fed, haha). I am proud to be a volunteer for ICOS, I love how you are inclusive to EVERYONE, I love everything you stand for and how you help instil a sense of community in us and bring us all together, and I hope you all realise just what an outstanding contribution you all make to our community. ICOS helps to make Sunderland a better place to live for all of us. You guys are amazing!!!”
” I just want to appreciate the top senior management for their managerial leadership skills and sharing knowledge to the entire team for the benefit of an effective and efficient team management and it’s sustainability to meet the organisational goals . A big thanks also to the entire team of ICOS for the strength and energy dedicated to this course and I also want to encourage every member of the team to stay committed to leaving a mark not only in the hearts of mankind but also its surroundings which defines the purpose of ICOS.”
” All experiences brought a different knowledge for me and each has a meaningful impact in my life now. One of the experiences I will never forget is the Christmas event which brought together people with different races , values , beliefs or cultures . Significant 1.It created job opportunities for people 2.It promotes love and unity among different ethnic groups . 3. It created an avenue for learning different cultural values, norms and beliefs . 4 it’s a clear definition of passion for service , which can be seen in the behaviour of the entire team.”
Case Studies
School governor interview 2023
Shared Sunderland Case Study 2023 -SBIC
Shared Sunderland Case Study 2023 – SBIC
Shared Sunderland Case Study 2023 – Alina
Shared Sunderland Case Study 2023 – Maciej
Shared Sunderland Case Study 2023 – Amez
Shared Sunderland Case Study 2023 – Semira
2022 Case Study – Newcastle Building Society – Radek
2021 Case Study – Employability Project – Bernicia – Petr
2020 Case study – Employability – Benefit – Housing -Anna
2017 Case study – Employability – 1
2017 Case study – Employability – 2
Quotes:
Appreciate all the staff and help from ICOS’
‘ICOS staff help was more than excellent thank you’
‘I am very happy with the support I got from ICOS’
‘I am happy with ICOS’s service’
Case Studies:
Greener Activities Programme – Olusegun Case Study
Quotes:
“I have volunteered for a variety of different activities with ICOS within the park. Doing clean ups, fixing bird feeders, painting fences, planting trees I also got a few maintenance requests from the park’s fairies as well. It is nice meeting other volunteers who are interesting and aspiring people you can learn from. Volunteering is great fun, and it feels good when you see park visitors noticing your efforts and enjoying a well- maintained park.” – Marius Sinkunas, international student volunteer.
“I like to volunteer in the park because I help keep it clean and I also help the environment. I like helping ICOS because it is an organisation that has supported me a lot.” – Carlos Bernal, asylum seeker and volunteer.
“It’s my favourite park, I love it. I was pushed around it in my pram and have played and collected leaves, seeds, berries, cones, conkers, etc. through the seasons, for the school nature tables when young. It taught me a lot. I have always wanted to work in the open air. So why not work for such a hard caring organisation like yourselves! It’s brought back great memories and I have met loads of lovely people, both walkers and lovely mixed race volunteers who also love the park. What’s to lose?” – M. Guy, volunteer
“Volunteering as a student with ICOS has opened many doors for me, from new friends, job opportunities, and learning about nature. I really enjoy helping out in the Backhouse park!” – Catalin Pospor, international student and volunteer.