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We’re taking over

By Chris Jefferies
November 4, 2009 at 10:52 pm

This Friday (6th November) sees the return of 11 Million Takeover Day. This is an annual event run by the organisation 11 Million. Young people throughoutredx036978 the UK will step into the shoes of managers and staff of various organisations – they will take over! The idea is to encourage children and young people to take part in decision-making and gain valuable experience.

Of course, the British Red Cross is taking part in this exciting venture. This Friday, a senior management team meeting with a difference will be held at our UK office. A group of enthusiastic young volunteers will replace all the senior managers and come together to discuss issues around young people and the Red Cross generally. Personally, I feel that getting young people involved in this way is a really positive step forwards to attracting a new generation of volunteers (any young people reading this – sign up now!).

I’m lucky enough to be travelling up to London on Friday to take on the role of our South Eastern director. I’m really looking forward to meeting other young people and sharing the wealth of ideas and experiences that we will bring. This will be a management meeting with a difference!

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  • http://redcross.org.uk/ Katrina Crew

    Chris, you’ll be a brilliant director. In fact, I can see you being CEO one day!

    Best of luck tomorrow!

  • http://redcross.org.uk Katrina Crew

    Chris, you’ll be a brilliant director. In fact, I can see you being CEO one day!

    Best of luck tomorrow!

  • Ben Stickley

    Best of luck Chris, would be great if you get even more funding for South East!

  • Ben Stickley

    Best of luck Chris, would be great if you get even more funding for South East!

  • http://www.redcross.org.uk/ Liz Page

    Hi Chris – enjoy your day as UK Director. Look forward to hearing how you get on and your advice as we start planning for 2010-2015! Liz

  • http://www.redcross.org.uk Liz Page

    Hi Chris – enjoy your day as UK Director. Look forward to hearing how you get on and your advice as we start planning for 2010-2015! Liz

  • http://www.redcross.org.uk/ Chris Jefferies

    Hi all,

    Thanks for your comments! Katrina…sorry I didn’t get a chance to say hi – we were being rushed off to be photographed (its a hard life).

    Ben, I did try! We certainly as a board thought refugees and vulnerable migrants deserved more funding and this is certainly relevant to the South East.

    Liz – it was very enjoyable, however quite challenging. I think your job is safe! We recorded a video message at the end of the day so hopefully that will be shown at the next SMT meeting.

    Thanks for the kind words everyone :-)

  • http://www.redcross.org.uk Chris Jefferies

    Hi all,

    Thanks for your comments! Katrina…sorry I didn’t get a chance to say hi – we were being rushed off to be photographed (its a hard life).

    Ben, I did try! We certainly as a board thought refugees and vulnerable migrants deserved more funding and this is certainly relevant to the South East.

    Liz – it was very enjoyable, however quite challenging. I think your job is safe! We recorded a video message at the end of the day so hopefully that will be shown at the next SMT meeting.

    Thanks for the kind words everyone :-)

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Chris is a young volunteer in Surrey. He teaches first aid and does first aid at events.

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