MEET THE STAFF
CHRISTINE FISH: CHIEF OFFICER
Christine Fish is CVS Chief Officer and Company Secretary, Christine's role is to ensure that the CVS is managed effectively and that we have the resources and finances to run the organisation.
Christine's job role is very extensive, Christine manages the CVS on a day to day basis and has a strategic role in representing and supporting the Voluntary, Community and Faith sector (VCFS) in the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley area.
Christine also has a regional role as part of the Lancashire CVS network and as the rural representative for the Lancashire VCFS consortium.
Christine's constant aim is to ensure that the VCFS is recognised for the work it does and that the role of the sector is understood, appreciated and supported by colleagues in the statutory and public sector.
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DOROTHY SHEARS: VOLUNTEER CENTRE MANAGER
Dorothy Shears has been with CVS for more than eight years. The last three years she has managed the Volunteer Centres of Hyndburn and Ribble Valley and she now also manages the new Rural Community Group Support Project in Ribble Valley. Part of Dorothy's role is to recruit and work with prospective volunteers helping them find the right placement to suit their needs. Dorothy also works with organisations and community groups around Quality Standards and Good Practices around using volunteers. Along with the rest of the team Dorothy organises events to raise awareness about volunteering and the great benefits people can get from volunteering. Dorothy also organises training around equality of opportunity, working with support needs and good practices etc.
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LESLEY HAWORTH: SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR AND GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Lesley has worked with the CVS since July 2002 as Hyndburn Small Groups Administration Officer and since then, Lesley has progressed to Senior Administrator and oversees the general day-to-day management of the office.
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JILL STAZICKER: LEARNING PROJECT COORDINATOR
Jill has worked for CVS for the past three and a half years. After always working for the private sector, it soon became apparent that Jill had found her niche in life in the Voluntary Sector. Advising, helping, supporting and listening. A very rewarding job!
"I started my journey as part-time administrator for the Volunteer Centre in the Ribble Valley. After two years I divided my part-time hours between the Volunteer Centre and the NLDC Project, aiming to increase the number of new training opportunities throughout deprived areas of Hyndburn. Following this I became Development Officer for the Volunteer Centre, specialising in promoting Good Practices and Policies throughout Ribble Valley Organisations that recruited volunteers.
November 2006 saw the launch of the Hyndburn Learning Exchange, and this is where my journey has brought me to date. I am currently working as Learning Co-Ordinator for the project where it is our aim to support organisations to extend their training to other organisations to enable the Voluntary and Community Sector to share skills and knowledge"
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ANDREA DUCKWORTH: BME DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AND SMALL GROUPS ADMIN OFFICER
Andrea has worked on the Small Groups Development Project for 3 years as Administration Officer supporting the Development Team. On 1st October 2006. Andrea took over the role of BME Development Officer (part time) and continue working part time as Administration Officer."
I feel very fortunate to be able to live and work in Clitheroe. There is lots of community activity and it is a real pleasure to be involved in the work that is going on in the area."
Andrea works in Hyndburn on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and alternate Thursday’s
She can be contacted on 07842 216814
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LIZ ISLAM: SMALL GROUPS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Liz has worked as the Small Group Development Officer, covering the Ribble Valley, for the past four years. Prior to this Liz has been involved as an active volunteer in a number of large community projects including involvement in a project to develop community gardens in Leeds and a spell on a Kibuttz in Israel! "After becoming a mum I now work part time, sharing the work load with Dilys Day – and two heads are definitely better than one!"
Liz is very committed to supporting community and voluntary action.
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MELANIE WHITHEAD: SUPPORT NEEDS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER FOR THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE
Mel Whitehead is the Support Needs Development Officer with the Volunteer Centre. Mel's role is to provide one to one support to people who have support needs and to help them to find voluntary work. The support can range from contacting voluntary organisations to send volunteering information to an individual, helping people to complete volunteering application forms, visiting placements with an individual, and any other support an individual may feel that they need to help them into voluntary work. The Volunteer Centre also offers the ‘Step up to Volunteering course which is designed to help develop people’s confidence and self esteem before starting voluntary work.
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SHEILA STEVENSON: FINANCE OFFICER
Sheila Stevenson has worked at the CVS for almost two years now. Sheila is the Finance Officer and is responsible for the maintenance of the financial records and production of accounting records.
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DILYS DAY: SMALL GROUPS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Dilys has 16 years marketing experience, she was a Sales and Marketing Director for 8 years, gaining valuable business experience.
Dilys joined CVS in January 2006, as a Development Officer, where she uses her experience to help groups to develop and become successful.
You’ll find Dilys at the Clitheroe office on Monday, Tuesday and some Wednesdays.
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FRAN RILEY: STEPPING OUT PROJECT COORDINATOR
Fran has been with The Stepping Out Project for almost a year now and her aim is to encourage more people to enjoy the health benefits of walking – particularly those people who may not otherwise be active, or would like some support to get them going and keep them motivated!!
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