Polly Healy, Administrator

Since 2008, I have had a classic Administrator's role within Kingston Voluntary Action, with functions covering correspondence, presentation of reports, monitoring supplies, equipment maintenance, finances, telephone work, meetings and Minutes ... as well as providing support to other staff members as and when required.

I am a qualified Copy Editor and Proofreader (albeit a bit rusty now). I have lived overseas most of my life, which has enabled me to participate and enjoy a variety of voluntary positions working with Cub Scouts, turtles and elephants, through to teaching, school cook, fundraiser, and concert, conference, children's party and dinner theatre organiser. I am a published writer and had my own magazine for parents, carers and children guiding them on things to do, places of interest to visit and upcoming events both locally and in London.  My first discipline was nursing physically disabled children and young adults at a craft school and hospital in Sussex.

In my spare time, I maintain my volunteering interests with the National Association of LINks' Members (NALM), updating its directories and website; and the London Irish Amateur Rugby Football Club (LIARFC), assisting in the various production streams of their annual media-related Leprechaun Lunch. I also volunteer with Swan LifeLine (hands-on rescuing of swans) and Pat-a-Dog (visiting care homes with my dog, Pirelli). My passions lie, obviously, with animals, design/presentation work and the correct recognition and treatment of volunteers.