Some New Faces at COVEY!
It’s been lovely to welcome some new people to COVEY recently. Some of our newest team members kindly shared a little bit about themselves and their reasons for choosing COVEY.
James
Coordinator
What made you choose to join COVEY?
The reason I chose COVEY was I had heard some amazing things about the charity and what they had been doing in the community. I really wanted to continue to develop professionally and thought COVEY would be the perfect organisation to do that with.
What have you enjoyed so far at COVEY?
I have really enjoyed the mentoring I have already received from my project Lead. As well as also enjoying the team orientated nature COVEY instil in everyone. It is already apparent that everyone helps everyone.
What are you most looking forward to at COVEY?
To learn and develop from everyone I can within COVEY and help as many of the young people and their families as I can.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
I like to spend time with my family -my daughter is about to turn one! I also play Basketball with a local team in a league.
Do you have an interesting or unusual fact you can share?
I once played basketball with one of team GB’s Olympic team as well as a few of Scotland’s Basketball team.
Elle
Group Facilitator
What made you choose to join COVEY?
I chose to join COVEY because of the values held by the organisation. I work best when I am helping people to build their capacity - the positive impact that COVEY makes in people's lives really appealed to me.
What have you enjoyed so far at COVEY?
So far I have enjoyed working with the Young People and observing how they, volunteers and staff members come together to create a welcoming environment.
What are you most looking forward to at COVEY?
I am most looking forward to seeing how the Young People grow and develop in confidence and abilities over time.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
When I'm not working I enjoy cooking, reading, and sewing.
Do you have an interesting or unusual fact you can share?
I have visited the Great Wall of China.
Donna
Family Support Worker
What made you choose to join COVEY?
Before COVEY I spent 2.5 years working in residential childcare, but as my son was approaching school age, the shift pattern, early mornings and late nights no longer suited my family. I wanted something similar in terms of supporting young people, but something that gave me a better work/life balance. COVEY is perfect for that!
What have you enjoyed so far at COVEY?
Meeting everyone - staff, volunteers and participants - and finding out more about the individual projects and support they offer. It’s been lovely to begin building relationships with the young people and parents I am supporting.
What are you most looking forward to at COVEY?
I am looking forward to growing within the charity and furthering my knowledge through training and experiences.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
In my free time I spend it with my partner and kids. We enjoy days out and holidays and the occasional night out with friends. I feel like I’m mostly doing housework and washing though!
Do you have an interesting or unusual fact you can share?
About myself? Unfortunately not…but I can give you some about an octopus. They have 3 hearts and 9 brains and they can taste with their arms!
Eilidh
Group Facilitator
What made you choose to join COVEY?
The opportunity came up, having volunteered for so long, I thought I'd give it a chance and see how it goes!
What have you enjoyed so far at COVEY?
I have enjoyed being able to plan all different activities for the young people at the group. Being the group facilitator has allowed me to really get to know the young people better and make sure they always have fun.
What are you most looking forward to at COVEY?
I'm most looking forward to seeing how COVEY works from a different angle and see what else the organisation does.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
When I'm not working I enjoy spending time with my family and my puppy, Tilly. I also love going to the gym and have started a new crossfit journey.
Do you have an interesting or unusual fact you can share?
I am fluent in Scottish Gaelic.
Carolyn
Coordinator
What made you choose to join COVEY?
I joined COVEY because I wanted to help families thrive, I understand the challenges faced in our communities and feel from my experience I can help make change to the lives of others.
What have you enjoyed so far at COVEY?
I've enjoyed meeting the staff team and hearing about all the work COVEY delivers.
What are you most looking forward to at COVEY?
I'm looking forward to getting to know the families and building on the work already done.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
You will find me on the canal paddle boarding.
Do you have an interesting or unusual fact you can share?
I have an RYA license to sail boats, same as a driving license but for boats!
Alice
Social Work Student with COVEY
What have you enjoyed so far on your placement at COVEY?
I have enjoyed attending the ASK group and getting to know the young people and the young leaders from this.
What are you most looking forward to at COVEY and what do you hope to achieve from your placement?
I am most looking forward to the one-to-one support with the young people in North and South Lanarkshire and arranging outings. I hope from this I can build positive, trusting relationships with the individuals who I would be supporting.
Once your placement is finished, what are your plans for the future?
I will be going into the second year of my master’s course and will have a new placement in September.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not studying or working?
Spending time with my own children and going to the gym.
Adele
Coordinator
What made you choose to join COVEY?
I chose to join COVEY because I love supporting people and seeing communities thrive. I loved their values and what they do for the community. I loved that they provide quality intervention for families in a 1-1 or group setting.
What have you enjoyed so far at COVEY?
I have enjoyed, getting to know the staff, volunteers, but most importantly the young people and families. I have been inspired by listening to their journeys and how COVEY has supported them through the most challenging times. I’ve loved to hear that COVEY is the one thing they look forward to in their week.
What are you most looking forward to at COVEY?
I am looking forward to getting involved in groups and projects within COVEY, developing my skills in this area of work and excited to meet more families and finding ways to support them in the best way possible.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
I love being creative by painting beaches, baking, and adventuring!
Do you have an interesting or unusual fact you can share?
I have poems published in a children’s book and I love the colour purple!