Whilst studying for a law degree, Meg volunteered with Citizens Advice Direct. This inspired Meg to pursue a masters in Equality and Human Rights as she was keen to explore practical means to tackle inequalities in our society. After completing her education, Meg worked as a client advisor for the new government agency Social Security Scotland. This role involved processing claims for Best Start Grant, Best Start Foods and Scottish Child Payment as well as advising and assisting clients over the phone.
Meg loves spending her time outdoors and is currently converting a small van into a campervan.
Tackling climate change sometimes still involves spreadsheets! Our Specialist Volunteer Network (SVN) is home to a whole range of expertise and changemakers who stand ready to help Scotland’s charities. Our team are no stranger to quickly matching a charity with the right professional to get a problem solved. So recently, when Earth in Common, an
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From Govan to the city centre, from children with learning disabilities to New Scots, people all over the city of Glasgow have benefitted from the opportunity to explore their creative side, led by their own communities. We recently hosted a workshop and reception to showcase the incredible talent and creativity fostered through our Creative Communities
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Dundee charity TCA are on the lookout for volunteer mentors for a brand new intandem mentoring programme to support children and young people living with close family or friends in kinship care in Dundee. The one-of-a kind intandem family mentoring programme pairs volunteer mentors with children and young people aged 7-15 living in kinship arrangements,
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