3SG welcomes new employee, Toni!
We're really excited to announce a new addition to our team - Toni - who joins us as 3SG's second Project Manager. As the 3SG membership continues to grow, with over 229 local organisations now part of the network, we are excited to be starting a new chapter as a team whilst continuing to offer support in a range of ways. Toni’s official first day was Monday, so our Operations and Content Coordinator, Emma, took the opportunity to ask a few questions to find out more about Toni and her motivations behind joining 3SG.
You can read the full Q&A below:
What are you most looking forward to doing as part of your role?
Having worked in the third sector for a few years I am super excited to join 3SG. I love meeting new people, supporting others, learning new things and building community relationships. Very much looking forward to working with all of our members and building new relationships.
Tell us a little bit about yourself (Where you live or are from, studies, Hobbies etc)
I grew up in North Devon and moved to Bath for University and never left! I studied Digital Design and Photography at Bath Spa University and l still very much love creating now. I create artwork and design, I make jewellery and resin work and have recently taken up crochet. This is how I like to unwind.
I have 2 boys, 8 and 11 years old, they are amazing and I am so happy I can show them all of the wonderful work being done in the charity sector by being so involved myself. They absolutely love to help too which is great.
I love the beach and being my the sea, this is my happy place! I have heaps of photos of the beach, beautiful skies, sunsets and my cats! I have two cats, both indoors but I do walk one of them on a lead which she loves but I do get some strange looks.. I do aerial sling which is really fun and about the only exercise I get other than walking!
What interested you about working for 3SG? Have you had any previous involvement/experience with third sector organisations?
I worked for Share and Repair as the Community Projects Lead for just under 18 months, this is a fantastic charity with so many incredible volunteers. This was a great job where I made so many wonderful connections and worked alongside some fabulous charities and organisations.
I also work for Reminiscence Learning as a Tutor, I run workshops in Primary Schools teaching children about Dementia. Then linking them up with the local care homes to promote intergenerational work and build community relationships.
I've volunteered for 3SG for over 3 years (in various capacities), I have been the Christmas Card Coordinator for Connect Bath and 3SGs Christmas Compassion project for the last 4 years, and I volunteer for Shout as a crisis support worker.
Tell Us a Fun Fact About Yourself?
I used to run a pub and I lived in Australia for a year. Two fun facts!
What food could you not live without?
I have a sweet tooth so I'd have to say chocolate.. or cake.. !
Toni is keen to get out and about and meet many of our wonderful members; if you'd like to invite Toni to visit your organisation, please get in touch at toni@3sg.org.uk or call 01225 683087.
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