Volunteering is a fantastic way to contribute to the community and gain new skills as part of the student experience .
College News
CHAIRMAN GETS ON BOARD FOOD TRAIN
Marri Welsh
I ’ m proud to be part of a collective who inspires achievement ..
Marri left her Cumnock home to go to university in Edinburgh , and is enjoying being back in Ayrshire after returning in 2013 .
After setting up Food Train ’ s Renfrewshire service , Marri is now working with the social enterprise in North Ayrshire . Her background is in marketing where she worked in both private and voluntary sector roles .
Marri feels privileged to have worked with a range of people from disadvantaged backgrounds and to see the impact that positive opportunities can make to their lives .
Marri said “ Joining the board has been entirely positive for me . I ’ m impressed with its vibrancy and diversity . I think the College marketing efforts are brilliant , and I love all the social media activity . I have been connecting with College staff and students through my role at Food Train , I ’ m really pleased to be able to develop my link to the College through my day job as well as a being a board member . I ’ m proud to be part of a collective who inspires achievement .
“ I ’ ve been warmly welcomed to the Board by the Principal , the Chair , staff and fellow board members . Everyone has gone over and above to make me feel supported while I get to grips with the role . As well as the formal meetings , I had the pleasure of attending the Herald Higher Education Awards and I am proud of Natasha Kerr for her nomination for Outstanding Contribution by a Student . I was also at the John Mather Awards and loved seeing the students there get their equipment .
“ I attended the Kilwinning Campus graduation which has been the highlight for me so far . It was an incredible event . The energy in Kilwinning Abbey was amazing and I found the whole event quite emotional .”
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AYRSHIRE COLLEGE CHAIRMAN WILLIE MACKIE RECENTLY HAD THE PLEASURE OF VOLUNTEERING WITH MARRI AT FOOD TRAIN , A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CHARITY THAT PROVIDES VITAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AT HOME .
Food Train supports the elderly in Scotland with a range of services like grocery shopping home deliveries , household support services and befriending services .
Willie volunteered with the North Ayrshire branch for a day alongside Sarah Simpson - one of our students who volunteers every Tuesday .
Marri said “ I would like to thank Willie for giving up his time to see what we do first hand , he was a big hit with our team and customers .
“ Volunteering is a fantastic way to contribute to the community and gain new skills as part of the student experience . Sarah has made an immediate contribution to our vital service and we ’ re pleased to have her on board .”
Volunteering is a fantastic way to contribute to the community and gain new skills as part of the student experience .
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