MEET THE STAFF
Steve Blackman
Service Development Manager
I’ve worked in the voluntary and community sector for over 35 years, managing and delivering a range of volunteer initiatives.
I’m a qualified teacher with a background in supporting people and supported living.
Slightly obsessed by live music and my ever-growing record collection.
steve@volunteeringbradford.org
07904 953864 (Mon -Fri)
Nikki Biram
Volunteer Support Coordinator
I’ve worked in the 3rd sector for over 10 years managing and supporting volunteers and Older People in various capacities.
Theatre and the Arts is a big passion of mine and I’m sometimes seen touring West Yorkshire as part of a local theatre company.
I also once won a trip to Paris for writing a (very long…) play about bullying, which my friends and I toured around schools!
I sometimes feel bad for the children that were forced to watch it.
choices@volunteeringbradford.org
07490 258133 (Mon-Wed)
Sabeela Kauser
Volunteer Development Worker
I’ve always been passionate about helping people, specifically vulnerable people as I feel that people of all abilities have the right to enjoy meaningful, safe volunteer opportunities.
I am a graduate in Psychology with a slight obsession with hand artistry and music that elevates my mood.
volunteer@volunteeringbradford.org
07350 617649 (Tues-Thurs)
Diane Fox
Finance & Communications Administrator
I have worked in the voluntary sector for about 20+ years, mainly in administration and finance for Volunteering Bradford and as Training Co-ordinator for CABAD.
Currently working from home part- time for Volunteering Bradford managing finance and communications.
My spare time is best spent in the gym, walking my dogs, looking after my family & grandchildren and sunny holidays.
diane@volunteeringbradford.org
Heba Mals
Volunteer Development Worker (Asylum Seekers & Refugees)
I am passionate about supporting asylum seekers and refugees to build confidence, develop skills, and access meaningful volunteering opportunities. I have several years of experience working in community and charity settings, supporting individuals. I have also worked as a translator. I also hold a PhD in Civil Engineering, which has strengthened my research, communication, and problem-solving skills, allowing me to support individuals in a structured and empowering way.I strongly believe that volunteering can be a powerful step towards confidence, connection, and future employment.
vdw@volunteeringbradford.org
07348145729 ( Mon-Tues)
Adeel Shah
Support Worker
I have worked as youth worker in Leeds (Harehills & Seacroft) for 4 years.
I'm passionate about supporting our clients in the community and enabling them to fulfill their potential.
I enjoy Muya Thai, Brazilian Ju-Jistu and chess.
vsa@volunteeringbradford.org
Ray Himsworth
Volunteer Coordinator
Lul (Link Up Letters)
After a rewarding teaching career, moved into the Voluntary sector as a volunteer co-ordinator at a heritage railway.
Using transferable skills, worked with people of all ages. Recent experience with homeless and vulnerable adults as a manager of sheltered accommodation.
Passion for renovating and restoring old property along with a love of Mathematics
lul@volunteeringbradford.org
07494 415358