Meet the Team!

Our team members are dedicated to helping the young people who attend Connect Alloa. They ensure that Connect is a safe space where young people can enjoy themselves, get involved in different activities and make friends.

Interested in attending one of our sessions or becoming a volunteer with us? Check out our registration form!

Sanhita

Digital Engagement Worker

Sanhita

Digital Engagement Worker

Hello! I'm Sanhita, the Digital Engagement Worker at Connect Alloa. I believe that helping others is a true way of finding your purpose and potential and I have always tried to apply this funda in every walk of life. Connect Alloa has given me this wonderful opportunity to use my creativity, and skills to help young people and give back to the community. I am passionate about arts and I simply love to paint, sing and dance through my life situations. My Media Management degree has made me realize my liking for social media, creative industries and media law. There’s so much one can offer to the world!

Dave

Charity Founder and Project Leader

Dave

Charity Founder and Project Leader

Hi, My name is Dave and I'm the Prohject Leader and Charity Founder of Connect Alloa. I've a lot of passion to make a difference in the community and I try to work really hard to make sure we support as many people as we can. My background is in Community Education and after doing many roles including youth work, work with the homeless, supporting people with disabilities, aiding the elderly and research positions I finally started my dream job of beginning a charity for young people where there was a real need in late 2018. In my spare time I love playing video games, reading comics, watching films and spending time with my family.

Phone:07598247277
Email:Dave@connectalloa.org.uk

Ivy

Youth Worker

Ivy

Youth Worker

My name is Ivy and I started as a Volunteer with Connect Alloa and I am now proud to be Connect's dedicated and passionate Youth Worker. I have always had a strong passion and drive to serve my community and help provide safe and inclusive provision for young people. My background in Youth Work has seen me in various roles in both Scotland and the U.S and has given me the opportunity to work with young people from all walks of life. In my spare time, I am normally re-watching Star Wars for the umpteenth time, playing the guitar or working on craft-projects!

Phone:07553493340
Email:ivy@connectalloa.org.uk

Jo

Chairperson

Jo

Chairperson

After earning a B.Ed (Hons) and Post Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Practice, I primarily worked in additional support needs teaching before taking up a role specialising in supporting organisations with managing and understanding behaviours that challenge. After 5 years of working with staff within a range of organisations as an external consultant, I was keen to have a more direct role in impacting on the services and experiences that young people were being offered, so in 2018 I joined the Connect Trustee Team. Driven by a passion for providing meaningful experiences, high quality service and great team support, late 2019 I took on the role of Connect Chairperson.

Craig

Volunteer

Craig

Volunteer

Hi, I’m Craig and I am a volunteer at Connect Alloa. I love all things geeky and gaming. In my spare time I like to play snooker, video games, go for walks and design new non-player characters (also known as NPC's) or quests for Dungeons & Dragons which I also help with at Connect by playing the story teller, better known as "Dungeon Master” or "DM". Connect Alloa is a great plae for me to get more experiience as I really enjoy youth work too.

Paul

Treasurer

Paul

Treasurer

Hi, I'm Paul. I have a background in Youth Work and I'm currently studying to become a Primary Teacher too. I am excited to help Connect Alloa do great things!

Courtney

Trustee/Volunteer

Courtney

Trustee/Volunteer

Hi, my name is Courtney and I am a volunteer and trustee with Connect Alloa. I first joined Connect Alloa to try something new and have a bit of fun, but since then I have learned new skills, gained experience and made some good friends! I have a HND in Events Management which aids in planning fundraising events, however since graduating I have decided to work towards becoming a learning assistant instead. In my spare time I like to paint, make costumes, read comic books and play video games.

Alex

Peer Mentor

Alex

Peer Mentor

Hey! My name is Alex. I'm a casual gamer and I love Dungeons and Dragons! I play a variety of games, from Minecraft to Skyrim. Only PC though, I'm not about that console life. I volunteer because I both love giving back to the community in any way shape or form and to meet new people!

Katie

Secretary/Trustee

Katie

Secretary/Trustee

I’m Katie and I’m a Trustee and Secretary for Connect Alloa. I have been heavily involved in the third sector over the past decade, working with adults and children with additional support needs, terminally ill patients, and the elderly. I found that I really enjoyed working with volunteers and am currently managing a befriending service. I decided I wanted to help out more in my local community and came across Connect Alloa. I grew up in the local area and found that there was a lack of activities and support for young people. I immediately felt I could resonate with Connect Alloa and their passion to reduce social isolation and loneliness in young people in the local community and so joined their team in July 2021. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, binge watching true crime documentaries and reading.

Sang

Trustee

Sang

Trustee

My name is Sang and I am the Minister of St. Mungo's Parish Church here in Alloa. It is where Connect Alloa meets on Tuesday and Friday evenings. When Dave Crozier approached me in late 2018 with the idea of providing a welcoming place for young people, a space where they are understood and accepted as and by friends, I said, "Let's do this thing." I am passionate about Jazz and I am also certified archery enthusiast. I enjoy playing tennis and staying busy with my two border collies, Wittgenstein and Ella.

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Scottish Charity Number: SC049028

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10 Bedford Pl, Alloa FK10 1LJ

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