Sarah: Volunteering with the Real Jam & Chutney Company

As a social enterprise of Minstead Trust,  Real Jam has provided meaningful work experience for people with learning disabilities since 2022. Every jar of jam or chutney we make helps build independence, confidence, and purpose.

Sarah says: ‘I’ve been volunteering at Minstead Trust for just over a year now. I go in on a Monday morning, working alongside the wonderful Katie and Elizabeth who head up the Jam and Chutney Team.

It really is a lovely start to the week; I always feel welcomed and the team are so warm and friendly. It’s a lot of fun and I am really enjoying getting to know the young adults.

I have two children with disabilities myself, so I felt drawn to help at Minstead Trust after visiting a Volunteer fair in Brockenhurst – and I haven’t looked back!’

Want to discover how you can volunteer with Real Jam? To find out more, get in touch: Volunteers@MinsteadTrust.org.uk