Miranda McCarron

Volunteer telephone Counseller

Kirkintilloch, East DunbartonshireMember since September 24, 2025

About

I am an excellent candidate for this role due to my extensive experiences with working with different groups of people from a wide variety of backgrounds but always with the purpose of helping people to reframe their thoughts in a positive way. My previous job, as an Approved Driving Instructor aids me to develop my skills further. I also have over 50 hours experience in telephone counselling and 140 plus hours working in a primary school setting as a child counsellor.

Experience

Volunteer telephone Counseller - Durham County Carers - Durham

Volunteer Child and Young People Counsellor

Approved Driving Instructor

(2018-03 - 2026)

My role is to deliver driver training to pupils and instruct them in becoming safe drivers for life.

Team leader - Waitrose Supermarket

(2014 - 2018)

My role was to deliver required training to a team of 40 people and be a supportive role and to manage day to day tasks

Childminder and Community Childminder - Self employed

(2006 - 2014)

My role was to take care of children aged 0-16 years, provide stimulating activities and take care of emotional, physical and intellectual needs, work with the families to support their issues.

Community Development Worker

(2004 - 2006)

My role was to work with a variety of volunteer groups, supporting them to set up their own committees and working with youth groups in expressive art.