I am a Voluntary Partnerships Manager for NHS England and a specialist in the involvement of volunteers in the work of the NHS and in children’s charities having previously worked for the NSPCC and Barnardo’s. I am passionate about the power of volunteering and the difference it can make to patient care, community cohesion and to the volunteers themselves. I am a Trustee for Marlow Refugee Action and a volunteer for refugee support charity Care4Calais; spending my spare time raising funds and providing practical support to people seeking sanctuary both in the UK and overseas. I am also passionate about sustainability and spend my spare time learning how to grow and preserve my own fruits and vegetables as well as participating in various green initiatives.