SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Volunteer Management Team
Job Titles:
- Marketing & Project Manager
Sitting at home feeling cold and miserable when my heating broke down in January 2015, I read about the almost unimaginable choice between heating and eating that many older people are faced with during the cold weather. Whilst I couldn't help everyone, I made a personal promise to help those who I could and Small Acts of Kindness was born. I never dreamed that my career in industry and the third sector would lead to something like this. I am thankful every day for the difference that I and the wonderful Small Acts of Kindness family can make.
I've always worked in the charity sector, mainly in marketing, and so I know only too well the challenges that we face, as well as the rewards. It feels very satisfying to be able to help make a difference to the lives of others, at the same time setting an example to my children. Respecting others and showing kindness are values that we should all uphold and that is what I love about what we do at Small Acts of Kindness. It is so simple and yet so powerful. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of such a dedicated, dynamic and skilful team. I also look after my young family and write children's stories.
One of the skills I enjoyed in my past working life as a PA, also as a Practice Manager in the NHS, is organisation of events and evolving new and more efficient systems to ensure the smooth running of a team. Having retired twice(!) I wanted to use my skills and Small Acts of Kindness seemed such a worthwhile cause I felt I had to become involved, so here I am as the Administrator organising and multi-tasking. Knowing we are making a difference to so many older people makes working for our charity a privilege and a pleasure.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Volunteer Management Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Volunteer Management Team
Job Titles:
- Community Engagement Manager Bedfordshire
I have always felt very passionate about helping communities and I'm thrilled to be a part of the team expanding our reach into Bedfordshire. I have many years of experience of working within local authorities including the library service. Among the many quotes about kindness, I love this one, which I feel is at the heart of our ethos, "Kindness is giving hope to those who think they are all alone in this world".