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| Meet our volunteers
Name: Andy McCullagh.
Age: 18.
When did you start volunteering?
I started volunteering when I was 12 with the community education team on their 'Dare 2 Be Different' website and from there I have been involved with various aspects of volunteering since.
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When did you first become involved with the VC?
I became involved with the centre at the age of 15. Inverclyde hosted delegates from around the world who came for a Youth Congress in Scotland. I was on the steering group to come up with ideas on what the delegates would do whilst staying in Greenock.
The work I did with the group gave me my 100 hours MV award.
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What was your favourite subject at school?
Spanish, I was far from fluent, but I enjoy the occasional tongue twister!!
What have you enjoyed in your volunteering experience as a whole?
The most enjoyable experience for me was getting involved in different projects up and down Inverclyde that allowed me to meet new people and allowed me to grow as a person.
What have you gained from your volunteering experience?
One of the first projects I was involed in as a youth was the “sweetbeet” project, which was a DJ training course that lasted for 10 weeks. This lead to me getting a job in the waterfront and later on I became the resident DJ in a local club, as well as many other training opportunities. I have gained many certificates through the various projects I have been involved in.
What was your favourite TV programme as a small child?
I can remember sprawling on the deck to watch it, but can't remember the programmes!!!
Are you currently still volunteering, and where?
Yes I am currently involved in volunteering with Inverclyde Youth Strategy group as well as Clune Park Youth Club. I also am involved in various aspects of young Scot. I am also the premiere member of the Youth Team Advisory Board for Erin and SJ at the centre.
Would you recommend volunteering to other young people?
Volunteering has had a positive effect on me and I feel that it could have the same effect on young people from any background.
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