Our 2,800-plus volunteers come from all walks of life. Equally there are thousands of different reasons for volunteering with us.
Julia at NCI Folkestone fits volunteering into her busy home and work life. She says the best part is the people and being on watch, which she describes as ‘like mindfulness but with binoculars’. We caught up with her for #VolunteersWeek to find out her views on the value of volunteering.
1. How did you first become aware of NCI?
I first properlydiscovered NCI last spring when I caught a feature on the TV show, Countryfile. I’d often passed the National Coastwatch station in Folkestone while out walking my dog but, truthfully, had no idea what actually went on in there. Turns out, it’s far more than just a lovely view and some very smart uniforms!
2. Have you any previous maritime experience?
It might not count as “proper” sea legs, but I did spend a couple of years working on cruise ships. It was a fantastic way to see the world (once I got over the seasickness!).
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