We are here to support, promote and develop voluntary and community action in Middlesbrough

Neil Craig

I  worked in the steelworks for 41 years all over our region including South Bank, Lackenby, Redcar, Skinningrove and Hartlepool, retiring from this in 2021.

I got involved with charity work before I retired with Teesside Samaritans, taking on plenty of roles there locally and regionally including working in local prisons. I am currently Teesside’s Outreach Officer as well as a listening volunteer on phones. I also do some work for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, mentoring forces personnel in their transition from military life into civilian life.

Volunteer Development Officer

My role involves creating awareness of the benefits volunteering brings to both organisations and potential volunteers.  Connecting people with meaningful volunteering roles whist helping organisations build the volunteer capacity.