Real People

This section contains some '2 minute case studies' of Real People working in the Voluntary Sector, talking about their current role and how training has helped them along the way.

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Working In The Voluntary Sector

People enter the Voluntary Sector from a wide range of backgrounds, but there is not always a clear career path for them to follow. These case studies might give you some ideas for where you could be heading, and what personal development opportunities can help you get there.

1. Craig Waugh - Development Officer, York Council for Voluntary Service
2. Ashley Maw - Training Coordinator, Whoops! Child Safety Project
3. Kate Welch - Chief Executive, Acumen Development Trust
4. Paul Lancaster - Project Manager, voluntaryskills.com

What Training Did For Me

Below are some real life examples of people who have undertaken training, and the positive results that have occurred. These case studies will be especially interesting if you are thinking about your career development but are not sure what to do next.

1. Ged Burke - Administrator, The Ousburn Trust
2. Sam S. - Welfare Rights & Debt Caseworker, Learning & Skills Council
3. Joanne Jones - Training Officer, eVOLution
4. Carole Hewison - Project Director, Whoops! Child Safety Project