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Alan became homeless after his drinking spiralled following the death of his daughter. Today, he volunteers with the Sandwich People.

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After his daughter died in 2006, Alan began drinking heavily while working as a scaffolder. He eventually walked away, took four days to reach London on foot, and was admitted to hospital from exhaustion before sleeping rough in a park. Following time in a night shelter and detox, he found stability and now volunteers at a centre helping others.

Where you could take it

Join Alan at Booth House during a shift with the Sandwich People to see what his volunteering involves.

Where it happens

London

The charity

https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/

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