2010-2012 Breastfeeding Consultant at baby clinics. Parent helper (talks, BRP) and PTA involvement at Mayfield school since September 2011. 2011: member of local parents' forum (events for local families and fundraising). Parent helper at my daughter's preschool.

2009-2011 Involved with Cambridge NCT newsletter (editor/designer) and in NCT drop-ins for new mums. Member of the committee. Publicity for Open Eco Homes event (print and social media).

2008-2009 Involved with Rugby NCT (newsletter editor/designer and committee member). Breastfeeding support at children's centres (London and Rugby)

2007-2008 Involved with London NCT (newsletter editor/designer and committee member).

1997-1999 Archivist and committee member of Women in Publishing, London. I traced and set up the archive, organised/helped to run themed meetings and gave presentations.

1994-1995 Fundraiser at Drive For Youth, London. I assisted the Marketing Manager and helped to train new volunteers in computer skills. Duties included: fundraising research, database creation/management. Achievements: I helped to set up the London Office, to organise the House of Commons' presentation and raised GBP 10,000 through mail shots.