Me and my fellow reader Daphne sorting through the books at Mind. She's a lot more ruthless when it comes to rejecting and decoding books than I am, but that's not always a bad thing as sometimes I get a whole bunch for free!
Books that don't sell or are creased and slightly damaged are collected and sent to developing countries.
Admittedly, sometimes I laugh and wonder how the people there feel about the random selection that are sent. I picture some African boy making the most of a Doctor Who Annual from 2008 whilst their parents puzzle over "The Sunday Philosophy Club." Not that we should underestimate them though! It's great to know that through our shared love of books with our donors and customers, we're either raising money for a charity that helps people with mental health problems - an issue close to many people's hearts at the moment - or contributing to people's education around the world.#

I'll miss my time at Mind, but I feel the experience I've gained and the people I've met will stay with me and influence my outlook on life.

With thanks to my manager Fabiola and all the other lovely volunteers.