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Megan Hadfield, PhD Criminology<\/a> student at the School of Social Sciences, talks about her role as Trustee and four-year volunteering journey at the Booth Centre<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Upon leaving University, I knew I wanted to find a way to be involved in the community in a volunteering capacity. I was particularly passionate about homelessness and supporting those experiencing it, so I heard the Booth Centre were looking for volunteers. I went in for a taster day and was so impressed with the centre. I practically fell in love with it and all they do.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I can\u2019t believe it\u2019s been four years! It has been the most rewarding experience. I always say I have learnt more from volunteering at the centre than I have given to the centre. It is a place of community, care, and resilience.<\/p>\n A few key moments for me:<\/p>\n Finally, it is not lost on me how much the centre has supported me in my own journey, it has been through my experiences at the centre and the conversations I have had that I was inspired to do a master\u2019s and carry on to do a PhD.<\/p>\n The centre, along with the things they have taught me, will continue to be at the forefront of whatever I go on to do.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It has been a learning curve for sure, but in a good way. I felt very honoured to have been asked, and whilst it is less frontline that volunteering, I still try and visit the centre when I can to make sure I am still involved in the daily goings on at the centre.<\/p>\n I am the Chair of the Advisory Committee, which is a sub-committee where those who attend the Centre for support are invited to advise decisions made by the board. It is a way to ensure the voice of the people we support has input at board level, as voice of lived experience are integral.<\/p>\n Young people being involved in board level positions is important.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I am going to not take my own advice here, but do not put too much on your plate, and if you do make it bitesized.<\/p>\n Find where you know you can contribute the most and make the biggest impact and make that your priority. 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