Helensburgh & Lomond Staff

Katrina Sayer  – Katrina joined AVA when it was Argyll & Bute Volunteer Centre in Sep 2007.  Her current role is Community Empowerment Outreach Worker.  She can come out to visit organisations and groups to gather views on specific issues that are current in the local area.  These views can be fed into our Third Sector Forums which in turn feed into the LACPG.  Katrina also facilitates the fantastic Steps to Excellence  and PX2 courses.  Young people who are interested in volunteering can contact Katrina about signing up to MV (millenium volunteering) where you can gain certificates for 50, 100 or 200 hours or volunteering.  Her email address is katrina@argyllvoluntaryaction.org.uk

Gillian Barclay – Gillian joined AVA in      Her current role involves supporting Organisations and providing training to the third sector.  She chairs the local Third Sector Forum where groups can network and find out more about funding and advice that is available.  Gillian attends the LACPG to represent the Third Sector.  She is also trained to independently examine organisations accounts (ACIE).  Gillian has a background in sales and is very good at promoting AVA in the local press at every opportunity!  Her email address is gillian@argyllvoluntaryaction.org.uk

Alison Gildea – Alison joined AVA in April 2009 as Timebank co-ordinator.  She organises the very successful timebank scheme where individuals or organisations sign up telling us their skills/interests, gaining credits for the amount of volunteering they do.  These credits can then be used for some volunteering help in return.  Alison’s background is in graphic design which helps AVA when promoting ourselves and producing resources.  Alison is currently on maternity leave.  Her email address is alison@argyllvoluntaryaction.org.uk

While Alison is off on maternity leave Eva Lovell has stepped into her shoes. 

Eva Lovell – Eva joined AVA in June 2011 and deals with all timebank issues.  She matches those needing help with those who can give help.  Eva works Monday – Wednesday 9.30am – 4pm and can help you with any timebank enquiries or registrations that you have.  Her email address is helensburgh@argyllvoluntaryaction.org

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