Voices of Change Ep 13: Why do volunteers matter? Simon Giarchi on community action | CAFOD Podcast

In this episode of Voices of Change, Simon Giarchi, CAFOD's Community Participation Coordinator for Plymouth Diocese discusses a pivotal mountaintop moment that inspired his social justice work, his belief in community participation and the role of the church in motivating action.

All episodes of Voices of Change: https://cafod.org.uk/voices-of-change
Time stamps!
00:00: Introduction
01:00: Quickfire questions
04:00: Plymouth
06:00: Life changing moment
12:00: Campaigning
15:00: Community participation
27:00: Importance of volunteers
29:00: Spirituality and the Gospel
35:00: Simon's necklace
38:00: Simon's visit to Brazil
44:00: What gives you hope?
46:30: Outro

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We stand beside people living in poverty – whatever their religion or culture. Through local Church partners, we help people directly in their own communities, and campaign for global justice, so that everyone can reach their full potential.

CAFOD works in communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

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