Georgina Horton - Fundraising Volunteer
Georgina joined our team of volunteers in 2021 and has been working hard to secure grant funding for us. As an administrative team we have been meeting virtually for a very long time now, we are looking forward to getting to know Georgina in '“real life” very soon!
How did you first get involved in HES?
I saw a volunteer position on the University of Sheffield volunteering page – I had heard about HES before and loved the sound of it so was really excited to apply!
What specifically does your role involve?
I research possible funding sources and write applications for them. It’s basically raising money to fund the work we do here at HES.
What do you like most about working for HES?
The team at HES is made up of really lovely people, who all put in time and effort for a great cause- and I love being a part of that! I also really like that my role directly helps those in need- fundraising makes the important work of HES possible and makes a huge difference to the lives of socially isolated migrants here in Sheffield. Helping to make Sheffield an inclusive, welcoming place for refugees and asylum seekers to live is really rewarding.
What else do you do with the rest of your week when you are not working for HES?
I’m currently studying for a Masters degree so I spend the majority of my time doing uni work- I have a dissertation due at the end of summer so there’s plenty to do! Apart from that, I love spending time with my family (especially looking after my 1-year-old niece), boyfriend and friends. I’m a self-professed geek and love to read for relaxation- currently reading The Testaments by Margaret Atwood which is really good. I like to go on walks and have really got into cooking since the first lockdown. I’m vegetarian and have been experimenting with vegan recipes too- although my favourite thing to do is definitely going out for food (and drinks)!
Have you always lived in Sheffield, if not what brought you here?
Yes! I am from Sheffield and have lived here my whole life- I stayed in Sheffield for uni, too.
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself?
When I was 16, I worked in a toyshop in France for a week- which was really scary and random given that I hardly knew any French. I remember walking in on my first day thinking “what am I doing here?!” but, by the end of the week, my French language skills had improved massively, and I had gained so much confidence.