Staff Profile: Clare

April 21, 2016

Name: Clare
Role: Office Coordinator

What is your favourite thing about working for Dot Dot Dot?

Everyone working at Dot Dot Dot is really kind and funny – which certainly helps us power through the week.

What’s the strangest thing you’ve done as part of your job with Dot Dot Dot?

The strangest thing I have done is to take delivery of our new office furniture, to our new office which has minimal vehicle access, on a Friday night. It was a real DIY experience which I plan to never repeat!

What’s the best picture of the view that you’ve taken from our office?

I took a picture I really like of the Olympic pool from the side, looking up to the sky, in the sun. It combined two things I love swimming and sun! It really showed what a vast open space the Olympic park is which makes for such a different working area to central London.

What volunteering do you do?

I volunteer with Samaritans – this is something I have become involved with since working at Dot Dot Dot. Before I signed up I spoke with some of our guardians at one of our parties who are involved and it was great to get an insight from them on what it might be like and also some well placed encouragement! The training was great and it is something I am really happy to be involved with.

What interests you about housing generally?

Having a choice in where and how you live is a fundamental human need. The difficulty in not having this need met has such a range of effects on people and I find this really challenging and interesting.

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“Being a guardian here you have a place to work, a place to socialise and place of your own.”
Alex, Whitechapel
I feel strongly connected with my guardian neighbours. I am getting to know other parts of the community too, through my volunteering.
Jon, Wycombe
“Once I knew that everyone was up for 16 hours of volunteering a month, I felt pretty confident they’d be great, considerate housemates, and they are.”
Kit, Croydon
“I love the idea that you are part of a community in such a large city. I like the fact we are allowed to be creative with the decoration of the flat and getting involved with local charities is something which I have missed doing over the last few years.”
Jasmine, Peckham
“I saw the advert for Dot Dot Dot and was intrigued to find out more. Initially it was the low cost that attracted me but I also thought the social enterprise side of the business was really cool. I liked the fact that being a guardian with Dot Dot Dot encouraged me to give back and make me do something good with my free time.”
Heba, High Barnet
“There’s an instant community feel here which is great. Looking forward to organising movie nights and board games nights with the other guardians.”
Caitlin, Whitechapel
“When I started investigating guardianship options, Dot Dot Dot stood out because of the emphasis on volunteering and contributing to the local community.”
Alison, Bow
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Sam, Thamesmead
“As a property guardian with Dot Dot Dot I save £450 per month compared with what I used to pay on rent – that’s a significant difference.”
Josh, Poplar
Local people have been very positive. They like the fact an empty building in their neighbourhood is being used again and is being maintained.
Conor, Shoreham-by-Sea