Author: Miriam Leighton

Louise Gillespie (Rosewell Development Trust)

Nominated by: Rosewell Development Trust

A phenomonal 8 years of volunteering shows true commitment and reliability.  Louise doesn’t let her own challenges get in the way of her dedication to helping others through her volunteering.  An amazing individual and clearly a highly valued team member at Penicuik Storehouse.

Aleesha Doherty (Lasswade High School)

Nominated by: Lasswade High School

Amazed by the level of commitment throughout such a busy time of studying for exams. The early morning commitment twice a week to breakfast club, before even beginning the school day, is truly commendable, alongside her ability to promote and inspire younger learners in STEM subjects.

Kristen Dent (Volunteer Midlothian)

Nominated by: Volunteer Midlothian Transform

An inspiration.  Kristen has overcome personal barriers with real determination and drive.  Her commitment to stepping outside her comfort zone to give volunteering a try has progressed so much in a short space of time, where she is now fully engaged in volunteering and having a real impact on the community as a whole.

Les Reynolds (Mayfield Community Club)

Nominated by: Mayfield Community Club Tea Dance

Les, we highly value your involvement in supporting and engaging people into their local community. You are a passionate, motivated, helpful and proactive individual. We appreciate your commitment to the Mayfield Community Club Tea Dance which has become an important event in the lives of 100 isolated people in the community. The work that you have done to evolve the project and make it accessible to others is wonderful. 

Tracy Simpson (Rosewell Development Trust)

Nominated by: Rosewell Development Trust

Tracy, we recognise your dedication and admire your commitment to The Steading team. You go above and beyond by helping at other events as well as covering for other volunteers, whilst dealing with struggles of your own. We are delighted to see your time at The Steading has given you the confidence to enrol on a college course, we wish you all the best for the future.

Jessica Scott (Riding for the Disabled)

Nominated by: Riding for the Disabled

Jessica, we admire your dedication and compassion you have shown towards the disabled riders. Its great to hear you have trained other volunteers and co-ordinated fundraiser events as well as making a real difference to the lives of so many children. 

Margaret Scott (Food Facts Friends)

Nominated by: Food Facts Friends

We value Margaret’s commitment and diligence, and her attention to detail. We recognise that she puts the organisation first when trying to overcome her own health challenges. Margaret is a committed and flexible volunteer who has been with the organisation from the very beginning.

Pat Young (Macmillan Cancer Support)

Nominated by: Macmillan Cancer Support

This certificate is given in recognition of your life-long devotion to volunteering and your enthusiasm. You exemplify everything we could want in a volunteer; you are passionate about the cause, willing to help out however you can, and inspire those around you. Thank you.

Louise D’Arcy Greig (Army Cadet Force)

Nominated by: Mayfield Community Council

We particularly admire you helping young people of Midlothian by providing them with the skills of discipline, focus and leadership which will enable them to overcome many obstacles in life. 

Food Facts Friends

Nominated by Food Facts Friends

We particularly value the commitment of Food Facts Friends volunteers towards serving those in need.