Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your past experience?

  My name is Karen Johnson and I enjoy helping people to reach their full potential through training.  I have been training for 25 years and run my own training business and we specialise in equality, diversity and inclusivity by offering e-learning and using technology.

What are your hobbies/interests? Is there anything unusual you like to do in your spare time?!

 I enjoy photography and video creation, walking and travelling.

What sort of volunteering do you do/ have you done for Diverse Abilities Plus?  What tasks does that involve/skills does that use?

I have just rolled out  some Marketing training with DAP.  I am able to offer training in a diverse range, from ITC, customer service, teacher training, assessor training, marketing training, customer service training, retail training, management training, health and safety training, team leading training, business admin training.

Do you do regular volunteering or on an ad hoc basis?

  Ad hoc basis

What made you decide to Volunteer for DAP?

I wanted to give something back to the community and felt that DAP aligned with my core values.

Had you had any previous experience in Volunteering? If so, where?

I have no previous experience.

What have you gained/learnt from your Volunteering experience? Is it what you expected?

I have just partnered up with DAP, but it is just as I expected.

What do you enjoy about volunteering for DAP?

Being able to give something back to the community

Would you recommend other people get involved? Why?

Yes, it’s a great chance to give something back to the community to a charity that is innovative
 in their thinking.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

That I am looking forward to working with DAP