CSSC Volunteer Profile
Hedley Featherstone, CSSC Volunteer Development Manager recently invited Certificate of Recognition recipient Mike Haskell to explain why he enjoys being a CSSC Volunteer.
What is your proudest moment/memory of being a CSSC Volunteer?
Being part of the CSSC Games Volunteer Team particularly at the inaugural games at Millfield School - Somerset.
How did you get involved in volunteering for CSSC?
Yeovil Area Association was threatened with closure in 1983 unless a new committee was found. I volunteered as a BT representative to support the Yeovil Area Association.
What do you do as a CSSC Volunteer?
I have been:
-Member of the Yeovil Area Committee (Chairman for 6 years from 1999-2005)
-Member of South West Regional Committee from 2002 onwards
-And an active member of volunteer team at all three CSSC games
What are the best bits about volunteering for CSSC (and the worst bits)?
The best bits about volunteering for CSSC have been the camaraderie of other volunteers involved with the Area, Region and CSSC Games. The friendships made within the various involvements with CSSC.
The worst bit has been the worry and stress as Chairman of Yeovil Area Association, when we were struggling without a Treasurer.
What has kept you involved as a volunteer with CSSC?
The friendships made during my time with CSSC.
What does it mean to be given a CSSC Certificate of Recognition?
A great deal. The efforts I have made have not been in vain and that other people have benefited from those efforts.
What would you say to other people who might want to volunteer with CSSC?
CSSC Volunteering can give you:
-Satisfaction
-Friendship
-Fun
-And joy at seeking other people enjoying your efforts
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