I am based with Warrington Voluntary Action, leading on training and development for managers of volunteers through the excellence in volunteer management brand. I am passionate about raising the profile of the profession and committed to developing Volunteer Managers to realise their potential.

Over the years, my volunteering roles have ranged from youth club committee member to dance teacher; activity organiser to overseas language tutor. I also trained as a volunteer Learning Advisor with VE's Learning Loops programme and I am regularly involved with a local Home Educators' network. More recently, I have taken up the role of Training Designs Editor with the on-line journal e-volunteerism