I am 30 years old at the end of September. I’d like to ask all of you for a birthday present: please help me raise £300 for FPA (the Family Planning Association). Here’s why. For over half my life I have been a volunteer. A lot of my volunteering life has been in sexual health. …
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Every once in a while, when I mention that I’m a trustee, someone will say to me “Oh I’ve always wanted to do that. I think it’s something I’ll do later in my career, when I’ve got the experience.” I’m here to tell you to do it now – because you’ve got what you need, … Continue reading On why I’m a trustee (and why you should be too)
One of the best things I’ve done this year is become a trustee of a charity. I’ve been a trustee before, many years ago for Children’s Rights Alliance for England, which was a great experience and helped me learn about what’s involved in running an organisation. But that was a very different organisation and a … Continue reading New Year’s Resolution no. 2: making a mark as a trustee
Voluntary Action and Other Animals 