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Natasha knew she
was nominated for the
‘Volunteer of the Year’
award but was thrilled
to learn that she was the
overall winner on the night
too, when she was awarded
the final prize of the night ‘Youth Worker of the Year’.
HND SPORT STUDENT
NATASHA KERR HAS BEEN
DESERVEDLY RECOGNISED
BY YOUTHLINK SCOTLAND
FOR THE INCREDIBLE
VOLUNTARY WORK THAT
SHE DOES.
20-year-old Natasha
dedicated more than
800 hours last year to
her volunteering work
with Kilmarnock Harriers,
Catrine Youth Club and
East Ayrshire Vibrant
Communities, where she
coaches young people
in athletics, badminton,
basketball and hockey.
She has been awarded the
‘Volunteer of the Year’ and
‘Youth Worker of the Year’
awards.
THE STUDENT VOICE: SPRING 2016
Natasha said “I’m delighted
to win this. This is the first
time I have ever won any
award. For this to be for
working with young people
makes it even more special.
I love working with young
people as it is so rewarding
when you see them achieve
something that they have
been working on for weeks
and now they can do it. The
smile on their face makes it
all worthwhile.”
Curriculum Manager for
Sport, John McTaggart, said
“Natasha is an outstanding
student at Ayrshire College,
having started her learning
journey three years ago as
a painfully shy introverted
girl with severe confidence
issues. Three years later and
Natasha has developed into
a wonderful role model for
all our learners and for those
she works with within the
wider community.
“I have had the privilege of
knowing Natasha over three
years now and I can say that
during this time the distance
she has covered on her
academic journey coupled
with her contribution to
the wider community is
remarkable.
“To see Natasha getting the
recognition is the highlight
of my college career.”
Natasha has also been
shortlisted for a Young Scot
Award, we wish her luck.
FE Students’ Association Of The Year
Our Students’ Association has been revealed as
the Further Education Students’ Association of
the Year at the NUS Scotland 2016 Awards!
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