People First award winner: Amanda Feng
We’re thrilled to profile Amanda Feng. Amanda, along with two fellow volunteers Laura Gair and Polly Ng, won the Award of Excellence in volunteering in this year’s People First Awards.
Here’s what her colleagues say about her work:
Amanda and our other volunteers create a welcoming, safe space for vulnerable women. They warmly invite clients into the space by offering food and drinks, introduce them to the other women and discuss the services available for the evening. If they notice a client is withdrawn or requiring extra care, they will sit with her and chat one-on-one.
They selflessly give up their evening, often coming straight from work, school or other responsibilities. They are the glue that keeps the group functioning week after week.”
Congrats, Amanda for the amazing work you do every day, and for being an inspiration to your colleagues!
Job Title
Student and VCH volunteer
Department/Location
Pender Community Health Centre
How long have you worked at VCH?
I have volunteered at Pender for 1.5 years
Tell us what you do at VCH in one or two sentences:
Help provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for women (including self-identified women) to access health care in the Downtown Eastside.
What’s your favourite thing about your work?
Open mic night at Women’s Night – lots of laughs and lots of talent!
Which True North goal does your work contribute to the most?
Promote better health for our communities
One thing we might be surprised to learn about you:
I’ve never had fish & chips.
Three things you always have in your fridge:
Peanut butter, bread, soy sauce.
Who or what inspires you?
Those who have the courage and conviction to follow their dreams!
Most healthy habit:
I use minimal amounts of seasoning when I cook.
Favourite vacation spot:
I love exploring Asia – so anywhere there!
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