Debbie Usiskin

Associate Director (Volunteer Management)

Debbie started volunteering regularly at the age of 14 and is still an active volunteer as a trustee in a local housing organisation as well as counselling on a telephone crisis line.

After a career in social work Debbie moved into training and development which included being responsible for the design and delivery of training to volunteers working with victims of serious crime, as well as being the lead officer in all aspects of training around volunteer management, and representation on the working party developing National Occupational Standards for Managers of Volunteers.

Debbie established a volunteering programme at Europes largest residential home for older people and then went on to become Head of Volunteering in a national organisation providing services for children and families, and adults with a learning disability. Debbie is also a co-founder of the Association of Volunteer Managers; she joined Red Foundation in 2008.

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