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“Volunteering gave me the courage to speak up about my own mental health issues.”

Volunteering can be a great way to meet new people and learn new skills. But in some cases, it offers even more than that. We spoke to the inspiring Codie, 20, about her experience volunteering for The Mix and why she believes you can make a difference too.

"I really believe we are able to make a difference."

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Updated on 07-Jun-2019

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