Pauline Shephard
SECRETARY
Pauline is our Secretary. When she's not busy taking minutes, she's often looking for funding opportunities.
She also does all manner of other tasks as well as helping out at awareness stalls, educational workshops and much, much more!
Where are you from?
Born in London, school mostly in Gloucester, apart from Canada and Malta, lived longer in Derbyshire than anywhere else now.
Why did you choose to volunteer at Borderline Arts?
To help Sarah and because I suffer from some mental health issues myself.
What is your role in Borderline Arts?
Secretary.
What is your occupation outside Borderline Arts?
Retired / teacher.
How long have you volunteered with Borderline Arts?
Since 2016.
What is your favourite colour?
I don't have one!
What’s one of your favourite places in the world?
Iceland.
What is one of your favourite quotes?
“If an organisation looks after its people, the people will look after the organisation.”
Do you have any phobias?
Birds flapping near me.
Marmite: love it or hate it?
Hate it.
An interesting (or weird) fact about you?
I'm currently trying to learn Czech.
Do you have any pets?
I have a rescue dog called 'Jazz'.
Introvert or Extrovert?
Extrovert I guess!