“Arrival of Spring signals the start of a new chapter at VCWB as long serving director retires and new CEO appointed”
In these times when many of us have very varied career paths, more than twenty five years in one occupation is a truly remarkable professional landmark. The trick, if we may call it that in its broadest sense, is to be still be making a success of it when you finally decide to hand over the reins.
I have known Garry Poulson for all of the 25 years he has led the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire. Some reading this Newsletter will have known him for longer than that. All may bear witness to the fact that not only has he talked the volunteering talk he has walked that walk too.
Now, while from April 1 Rachel will be leading the charity overall, her focus continues to be the further development of her work in support of partnerships and engagement within the voluntary sector.
Given her understanding of the sector, and our charity in particular, we are delighted that she is the Volunteer Centre’s new CEO. We wish her, the office team, and all the volunteers and organisations associated with the charity every success in the future.
BRIEN BEHARRELL
Chair of Trustees VCWB.