YORK CARES - Key Persons
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- Member of the Board
- Head of Student Opportunity, Careers and Placements, University of York
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- Volunteering Support Officer
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- Volunteering Project Officer
Georgia co-ordinates the Aspirations and Starting Blocks programme and is responsible for events, social media, the website and the newsletter.
‘I have been part of the York Cares team for 5 years now. I love York and I am passionate about facilitating employers to support children and young people to realise and achieve their potential.
Holly is responsible for our members, new business and programme development.
‘Having previously worked on a number of volunteering programmes at the University of York, I joined York Cares in 2009. I have 15 years experience of volunteer management in York and am responsible for overseeing the running of the charity, working with key city stakeholders to ensure our programmes address local community needs, whilst enabling employers to make a strategic investment in the city. I feel incredibly lucky to have a job that I love, working alongside a team who are all as passionate as I am about making a difference.
I am a mum to two boys and two cats who keep me very busy! In my limited spare time, I enjoy exercising (yoga, walking, running and cycling), baking, reading and singing in a local community gospel choir.'
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- Member of the Board
- Head of Strategic Projects, Portakabin
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- Member of the Board
- Head of Communities, City of York Council
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- Member of the Board
- Chief Operating Officer, University of York
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- Volunteering Support Officer
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- Employee - Volunteer Boxxe
‘I currently work as Community Partner at boxxe managing our wider community partnerships and volunteer and pro bono service initiative. At boxxe we have committed 5% of our time to giving back which means I am lucky enough to get the benefit of 11.5 days a year to use with a charity of my choice. As York Cares Ambassador and employer member I am excited to use this time to support the charity with their Social Connections programme and develop our partnership. Creating a positive impact in our communities has always been a focus of mine and I feel incredibly fortunate to have found a role and a company that aligns so closely with my values. I'm excited to join the York Cares team over the next few months to gain a greater understanding of all the work the goes on behind the scenes to facilitate volunteering and see how we can improve the way we support as employers.
Alongside my professional role I have always taken on personal charity and fundraising challenges in my free time including the Yorkshire Marathon and the great North Swim. I am a mum of twins and home to three cats so there is never a dull moment in life. In my free time I love the gym, swimming, cooking and reading a good book with a cup of Yorkshire tea.'
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- UK Communications Lead, Media Relations, Aviva ( Chair )
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- Member of the Board
- Director of Business Development and Knowledge Exchange, York St John University
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- Volunteering Project Officer
Megan is currently on maternity leave and is due to return in summer 2022.
‘I have been working in the Charity sector for over five years with a particular focus on reducing social isolation and loneliness in older people. I have a background in sports and community development following my degree at the University of Central Lancashire.
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- Member of the Board
- Head of OD, Benenden Health
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- Member of the Board
- Deputy Director - People, Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Housing Trust
"We're very lucky to have a fabulous charity like York Cares in the city, bringing together people and businesses through a variety of employee-volunteering programmes to make York a better place."
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Head of People, Boxxe
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- Member of the Board
- Head of IT, Nestle UK Ltd
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- Apprentice Project Officer
Zoe supports our Starting Blocks programme.
‘I am an Apprentice Project Officer for City of York Council which includes working with the York Cares team, I will be mainly focusing on Starting Blocks. I have always wanted to work and support young people and children, especially those who are in foster care, to be able to support, empower and achieve anything they want. I am very excited to get started and work with this lovely team!
I have lived in York all my life and I love this city, I enjoy going on long walks and spending time with friends and family.'