Ann
Wheeler- Manager
Ann joined GL11 from Matson Neighbourhood Project. Her wealth and experience
of community working has been gained over 25 years of involvement in the Voluntary
and Community sector. Ann manages the Project overall and continues to build
on its success over the last 5 years. She also has responsibility for managing
the Reaching Communities programme within the Learning Community arm of GL11.
Jane
McKerron- Activities Co-ordinator/Development Worker
Jane has been with GL11 from its creation in 2002. An instrumental member
of the original Committee Jane has become an invaluable asset to the GL11
team. Jane is responsible for creating and co-ordinating the many community
groups currently running at the Project. She works closely with all users
of the Project to establish interests and how we can improve what GL11 offers
by developing ideas in to projects or courses.
Helen
Stiley – Administrator
Helen joined us in September 2010 and has introduced computerised systems
to streamline operational activities. Staff and service users are benefitting
from these efficiency improvements. She is lead worker on the UK Online programme
which is attracting new students each month many of whom are progressing to
other computer courses.
Lola
Durston – Receptionist
The first point of contact when people step through our door, or often when
they ring us, is Lola who joined the staff team in September 2010. Lola provides
a friendly welcome to all our service users, and also meets and greets the
many visitors we have popping in to our premises every day.
Caron
Whitlock – Youth Support Worker
Caron has been a student and an active volunteer at GL11 for several years.
She is now a member of our staff team and her role is as a support worker
for our weekly drop-in group for children and young people, called Bedlam.
She works with Jane and together they create a relaxed, safe and informal
environment where young people can get together to socialise and build new
friendships.
Viv
Jones- Projects Co-ordinator (TLC, Reaching Communities programme)
Viv joined the GL11 team 3 years ago working with The Learning Community arm
of GL11. With the Reaching Communities programme moving in to its 2nd year,
she is primarily responsible for developing projects with local health professionals
and supporting the ongoing consultation with learners, employers and training
providers. Viv works on a part-time basis on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Zac
McKerron- Bike Shed Support Worker
The newest addition to the team, Zac was appointed as support worker for the
hugely successful Bike Shed project in March 09. Having been part of the original
team of motivated Bike Shed’ers, Zac has progressed through the project
and we are so pleased that he accepted this new position with a view to re-launching
the Bike Shed over the coming months. He can always be found tinkering in
the ‘Shed’ on a Wednesday 4-6pm and various other times throughout
the week.
Gemma
Gourley- Crèche Manager
Gemma heads our team of highly qualified childcare workers. She joined GL11
three years ago and has been an asset to the Project bringing new ideas and
ways of engaging children and parents alike.
Helen
Jenkins- Crèche Worker
Helen has been with GL11 from its beginnings. She joined us as a parent helper
and is now an essential member of our crèche team.
Amanda
Western- Crèche Worker
Amanda has been with GL11 since the year dot! She is now a valuable member
of our crèche team. |