Staff

We have one full time worker, two part time workers, sessional workers and a number of volunteers.

Project Co-ordinator	Caryl Stock	Caryl co-ordinates 'Amber', so if you telephone the office or come in for a meeting she will probably be the first person that you talk to. Caryl has worked in this role since the project started in 2002 and enjoys the different aspects of her work. She loves to walk her dog (an Airedale called Merlin) and to curl up with a good book. Caryl is having piano lessons and tries to make time to practice every day.

Assistant to Project Co-Ordinator	Sharyn Williams	Sharyn has been involved with The Amber Project as a volunteer and support worker for over nine years. Her role is supporting counselling students and providing practical support to young people accessing 'Amber'. Sharyn has a passion for the outdoors particulary surfing and cycling, she also enjoys reading and watching good films.

Support Worker	Stacey Bowers	Stacey is a support worker with 'Amber'; she works with the project for 20 hours a week (her post is funded by Comic Relief). In her spare time she enjoys socialising with friends and family. Stacey loves to travel and enjoys exploring new places.

External Supervisor	Sarah Cozens	Sarah supervises the Amber workers; she has a wealth of experience and expertise and enjoys working with the Amber Team. To relax Sarah takes holidays in her caravan and is very hardy, touring even in the depths of winter!

	Des Scott	Des is our main link with Church Army. He has a background in youth work and enjoys the time that he spends at the project. Des is very supportive of the work at 'Amber' and is always available if we have a problem.

	Sara Sirati	Sara is a trainee counsellor and enjoys working with young people. In her spare time she likes taking part in various dance classes, catching up with friends and taking a few minutes a day to herself to meditate and unwind.
	Sarah Burgess	Sarah works as a counsellor with the Amber Team. She likes crafting - especially knitting - music and enjoys going to gigs. Sarah also enjoys finding bargains at markets, cooking (and experimenting with new recipes), as well as yoga, chatting with friends and being outside in the sun.
	Anne-Marie Edwards	Anne-Marie is a trainee Counsellor enjoying a placement with the Amber Project . Whilst studying for her diploma she also fits in volunteering with forest school, and growing veg. To chill Anne-Marie hits the gym and enjoys time with family and friends.

Volunteers 'Friday Evening Workshop'	Ann Ali	Ann volunteers at the Friday Evening Workshop. She attends every week and makes wonderful tea and toast! Ann is really busy during the week and enjoys nothing more than relaxing at weekends.
	Sophie Phillips	Sophie is an outgoing person whose interests include going to the gym, baking, spending time with family and friends and travelling. She also enjoys meeting new people and having a chat over a cuppa. She's very excited to be part of the Amber Project.
	Becki	I am currently studying in Cardiff and Vale, and I'm really looking forward to starting university in September. I love family life and have two boys who I am very proud of. I enjoy spending time with friends! I'm loving the experience of being a volunteer with 'Amber', learning new skills and meeting lovely, friendly people.

Theatr Fforwyn Cymru (Theatre Facilitator)	Deri Morgan-Davies	Deri has been working with the Amber project for Theatr Fforwm Cymru for several years, running the Wednesday theatre workshops. When she's not doing her very cool job, she spends most of her time in her other very cool job as a mum to her small children. She enjoys reading and socialising.
	Beth Dowsett	Beth works with Theatr Fforwm Cymru and is currently co-facilitating the theatre workshops; when she is not working she enjoys spending time with her family, having a good old sing song and walking on the beach collecting shells with her children.
	Sophie Thomas	Although currently living in Bristol, Sophie continues to work with the project by helping with fundraising. She enjoys relaxing with a good book and baking tasty treats.

Amber Dogs	Amber	Amber is a very important member of the team. He attends lots of the workshops and seizes every to opportunity to travel. He also attends appointments with young people and will go almost anywhere when additional support is needed.
	Topaz	Topaz is kept piercing free, which allows her to attend A and E with young people and she is usually able to stay on the ward to offer support to in-patients.
	Ruby	Ruby recently had another litter of beautiful puppies and now returned to work. Once again she enjoyed her maternity leave but is delighted to be back in work, which she says is easy in comparison to looking after lively, mischievous puppies.
	Opal and Sapphire	Inspired by their mum's work at The Amber Project two of Ruby's puppies have joined the project and we are delighted to announce that Opal and Sapphire (Saffy) have completed their training and are now full members of the team.
	Jasper	Jasper lives in the office to welcome visitors. He is larger than the other dogs which makes him even better to hug.
	Jade	Due to the increasing work load at 'Amber', Jasper has been joined in the office by Jade. Jade is settling in well and enjoys helping visitors to the project feel welcome.