Volunteer Case Studies
SGOSS has helped find placements for thousands of school governor volunteers, who have taken the opportunity to get more involved in their community, add value to local education and develop their skills along the way.
Emma Allen
Emma is a meeting and events Business Partner with Aviva and a governor at Garrick Green First School. For Emma becoming a governor was a great opportunity to help her local community.
Alan Meneghetti
Alan is an Associate at Allen & Overy and a school governor at Bangabandhu School. Alan wanted to ensure that children were provided with great foundations for their future.
Nishan Wijeratine
Nishan is a Press officer with Essex Police and a Governor at Howbridge Junior School.
Caroline Davison
After completing her degree, Caroline, 22, decided to offer her services as a Governor at Kelford Special School in Rotherham.
The Volunteers' Perspective
Richard Betts, Head of HR, Rolls Royce and Chair of Governors at St. Andrew's Special School; and Catherine Little of Price Waterhouse Coopers and a Governor at Broadmeadow Infant School.
The School Governors' One-Stop Shop has worked with businesses, volunteers & schools to improve education across England.


