“Truly excited and honoured” says Rebecca after being named new CEO of The Conservation Volunteers

Hampshire-based Rebecca Kennelly MBE has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of The Conservation Volunteers (TCV).

She joins TCV from The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award where she was Executive Director of UK Operations since July 2021.

Previously, she was Director of Volunteering for the Royal Voluntary Service.

Rebecca was awarded an MBE for her service during the COVID-19 response.

She was responsible for delivery of the NHS Volunteer Responders scheme that mobilised over 600,000 volunteers to support vulnerable people and the NHS.

Jon Towler, Chair of TCV’s Board of Trustees, said: “I am delighted that Rebecca will be joining TCV in early March.

“She brings a wealth of experience in executive leadership and strategic development and her deep knowledge of volunteering will be a tangible benefit to supporting and expanding our existing 11,000 strong volunteer base.”

Rebecca said: “I have a deep-seated love for volunteering, nature, and community, to which I have dedicated much of my professional life.

“I am personally passionate about the work which TCV does engaging people in conservation and volunteering, having spent many years championing these activities and striving to support those disproportionately affected by inequalities to achieve their potential.

“In every role I have undertaken, I have been amazed by the passion, kindness, and determination of volunteers to change their communities for the better.

“I am truly excited and honoured to continue this work with The Conservation Volunteers.”

• https://www.tcv.org.uk/

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