Volunteer Jackie backs debt project
Mother of two Jackie Corcoran is hoping that her experience with volunteering for Pantyffynnon Debt and Benefit Project will encourage others to do the same. Jackie Corcoran has been a volunteer for the Pantyffynnon Debt and Benefit Project and Communities First for six years. She joined the team after moving to the area in order to meet new people and help wherever she could. Jackie said: “When I had just moved to the area I met another volunteer at a house party who told me all about the work they were doing. It interested me straight away. I wanted to see if I could help anyone local. That was 2005 and I haven’t looked back since.” Ms Corcoran works 25 hours a week at a local store but still finds the time to do the volunteer work. Jackie now hopes she can progress her career with the office skills and experience learned as a volunteer. She said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a volunteer. If I can help I will! The best thing I think I’ve got out of being a volunteer is to no...