Andy
How long have you been involved with the Booth Centre?
15 months.
What made you want to become a Trustee?
I'm Mancunian born and bred, and had heard about the Booth Centre and its work. When I saw the advert for Trustees I was working in the city centre for a property company and saw the scale and impact of homelessness. I wanted to do something to help.
What's your favourite thing about the Booth Centre?
I love that the Booth Centre is so accepting and inclusive.
Have any of your perceptions around homelessness changed since being involved with the Booth Centre?
Aside from Big Issue sellers, I'd never had a conversation with a someone who is homeless because I thought that I couldn't relate. On my first visit to the Booth Centre, I had the opportunity to have some chats with people visiting which helped me start to break down my own perceived boundaries.
Any hobbies or interests that you'd like to share?
My passion in life is cooking. It helps me relax and tastes good at the same time.
Do you have any advice or encouragement for anyone thinking of volunteering, becoming a Trustee or getting involved at the Booth Centre?
There's lots of opportunities to make a difference at the Booth Centre, and even with a small time commitment you can have a positive impact on people's lives. If you're thinking about getting involved, just do it!
15 months.
What made you want to become a Trustee?
I'm Mancunian born and bred, and had heard about the Booth Centre and its work. When I saw the advert for Trustees I was working in the city centre for a property company and saw the scale and impact of homelessness. I wanted to do something to help.
What's your favourite thing about the Booth Centre?
I love that the Booth Centre is so accepting and inclusive.
Have any of your perceptions around homelessness changed since being involved with the Booth Centre?
Aside from Big Issue sellers, I'd never had a conversation with a someone who is homeless because I thought that I couldn't relate. On my first visit to the Booth Centre, I had the opportunity to have some chats with people visiting which helped me start to break down my own perceived boundaries.
Any hobbies or interests that you'd like to share?
My passion in life is cooking. It helps me relax and tastes good at the same time.
Do you have any advice or encouragement for anyone thinking of volunteering, becoming a Trustee or getting involved at the Booth Centre?
There's lots of opportunities to make a difference at the Booth Centre, and even with a small time commitment you can have a positive impact on people's lives. If you're thinking about getting involved, just do it!