Linda Fordsham - Volunteers' Manager South Manchester

Linda was originally a volunteer, then co-ordinator of the Listening Line before becoming Volunteers Manager for CALL South.

Janice Green - Volunteers' Manager North Manchester

Janice worked in the NHS for 30 years before joining CALL in 1998. She started her career as an office junior at the Royal Oldham hospital eventually progressing to Assistant Personnel manager for Greater Manchester Ambulance Service. She became a graduate member of the Institute of Personnel and development in 1991.

She feels her people skills are put to good use in her present role and considers herself extremely privileged to share a part in people's lives.

Lynne Bezzina - Volunteers' Manager Trafford

Lynne began her nursing career in 1971 and was successful in gaining the RGN and RSCN in 1975. She remained in nursing until 1998.

She became a volunteer with CALL in 1993 and took up the Volunteers' Manager post in Trafford in November 1998.

Jan McCarthy - Volunteers' Manager Salford

Jan managed optical practices in Liverpool before being married. She then moved to Leeds were she became the area manager for a contact lens fitting service. When her daughter started school, Jan also became a student at Manchester University, graduating in 2002.

Having nursed her mother with cancer, she volunteered at Manchester Royal Infirmary Cancer Information and Support Centre were she was introduced to CALL. She joined CALL as a volunteer in 2003 and later in that year became CALL's helpline administrator. Jan became Volunteers' Manager at Salford in 2008.

Carol Waldron - Volunteers' Manager Stockport

Carol joined CALL Stockport in 1990 as a volunteer and became a member of staff in June 1994. She has thoroughly enjoyed every part of her work and made many friends.

Carol feels that the worse part of her job is seeing how many people are trying to cope with having cancer on their own.

The best part is being able to help tackle some of the problems. Having been in this situation, Carol says she knows how important this is.

Rebecca Turner - Asministrative and Finance Assistant

Rebecca joined CALL in October 2006 to provide some much needed temporary support for branches. She became a permanent member of staff when she was appointed Administrative and Finance Assistant in April 2007. Rebecca loves helping at the Drop-ins/social events as she sees how important these are for clients, allowing them the chance to get out for a few hours, make new friends and forget their illness for a little while.

Rebecca enjoys working at CALL because every day is different and she finds great satisfaction in knowing she is helping to reduce stress for people by arranging transport to hospital appointments or just being somebody they can talk to.

Alison Barnes - Support Services Assistant

Alison Barnes joined the staff of CALL as Support Services Assistant and is based at our Salford office. She provides administrative support to Listening Line Volunteers and general cover for all CALL branches as and when required. Before taking a career break to raise a family Alison worked in banks and building societies.

Her hobbies and interests include being a Primary School Governor, Chair of the PTFA and a saxophonist in the Greater Manchester Police Band. Alison, who comes originally from Salford, is married with three young sons.