Using your skills and experience

I contacted LCVS when I moved to Lincolnshire and was invited to join their board. After 30 years of working with charities I was able to help the board with governance issues. It has, and still, is a pleasure to work with a great team as the board's lead on governance issues and as the link trustee to the HR and Governance team.

I was also invited to stand as a parish councillor and now, as Chair, I can see how local people can make a difference. It is rewarding to use your own skills for the benefit of your local community and I recommend it to anyone at any stage of their career. You can give as much or as little time as you can spare and, you will in return, gain experience, skills and friendship.

Before coming to Lincolnshire I was a trustee for a charity in Nottingham and was able to use my experience to mentor the new CEO.