I joined the committee in 2012 as Photographic Officer as I wanted to gain knowledge of what was involved in the day to day running of the pre-school as well as having some input into my children’s education. Being “Photographic Officer” is great – seeing the children having fun posing and smiling for the camera. It doesn’t take up much of my time to book the photographer, venue, help on the day & process the orders. It is very rewarding seeing the end product and feeling that I have helped in some way. Meetings last about 1 ½ hrs, are relaxed and usually every 6 weeks.

We joined the committee two years ago because our son was joining the pre-school and we wanted to be involved. My husband produces the newsletter and I am the treasurer. We’ve enjoyed meeting new people and helping with fun events and activities like the summer fete.

I decided to join the committee 2 years ago as I wanted to play a part in our child’s Pre-School education, and without people volunteering, the Pre-School would have to close, which would affect so many families. So to be able to attend a meeting every 6 weeks or so was a small ask to ensure that the Pre-School was unaffected. But I am the one to gain, the committee has been very welcoming to new members – you get to meet new people and further integrate into the community plus have a say in the running of Little Acorns. Being part of the committee has been very rewarding and one that I would recommend to others thinking about getting involved.

I’ve been on the committee for 10 years!!! – first of all as a mum and now I work for the pre-school and the committee. I also like the voluntary and social side of being a committee member, especially helping organise fundraising events and parties for the children.

My son Ted has now left Little Acorns and I am in my fifth year of chairing the committee. I felt that joining the committee would be an excellent way for me to have some input into Ted’s early education and give something back to the pre-school as I find it difficult to volunteer in the day-to-day activities due to work commitments. So far, joining the committee has been interesting and very rewarding – the members are extremely supportive and the atmosphere is relaxed. Being part of the committee is fun and sociable. I feel it is important for parents of pre-school children to involve themselves in any way they can in their child’s education and as pre-school is the very foundation stone of this, what better way to ensure your child’s pre-school is supported and managed to its best potential than joining the committee team.