What does your volunteer role involve?
I assist the Development and Sales teams with a range of tasks such as attending site visits, assisting with the defect process, ensuring works are completed and gaining customer feedback.
Why did you decide to become a Coastline volunteer?
My family and I came to the UK in 2023 from Sudan, where I am a qualified architect. I’m currently unable to work while I wait for my work permit, but am very keen to utilise my skills and experience through volunteering while I wait. I first approached local architects, but volunteering was something they could not help with. I then approached Coastline in late 2023 and they were able to create a volunteer role which links to my skills and experience which I was able to start in 2024.
What do you enjoy about your roles?
For me I’ve never been a person that stays at home, so to be able to keep busy and do something useful has been really valuable to me. The tasks I am given are always changing and challenge me, I get to learn something new every single day at Coastline, I find the role very exciting, everyone at the development team is very welcoming and helpful, I’ve also been able to complete additional training courses which have been of great interest to me.
What would you say to someone thinking about volunteering?
I would recommend it to any one, you get to learn new skills, meet new people, be part of a team and it’s very rewarding.
I get to learn something new every single day at Coastline, I find the role very exciting, everyone at the development team is very welcoming and helpful
If you'd like to find out more about the opportunities available head over to our volunteering page.