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Lifestyle | 13th February 2020
 

Jobs for vital volunteers

 
 
 

AVRIL Bannatyne has volunteered at The Buccleuch Centre since it opened in 2007.
Her reasons for volunteering are many. She had just retired and wanted to keep busy.
She said: “I realised the centre had great potential for being a flagship for the town and a great way to meet people and make new friends.
“I enjoy being involved in running a successful enterprise. I find it rewarding and fulfilling when I see how an audience enjoys coming here to see a show.
“I would highly recommend volunteering for a charity or organisation. The feeling you get from giving something back is very satisfying. It also gives you a chance to use your past work experience, while learning new skills.”

 
 
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