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Catriona Arends

Convener, Environmental Sustainability Officer and Sports Area Coordinator at Meadows Festival

Being the busiest person in the room

Catriona Arends

23 May 2018

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Support & learning

Volunteering

“If you want something finished quickly, hand it to the busiest person in the room” – Jenny Craig (my Mum). I never thought I’d be the person who people came to for help. Since I discovered the joys of volunteering, I have always wanted to be busy, signing up for new projects and... Read more