Dr Emma Bolger

Volunteering has always been important to me. I previously volunteered for charities and causes that have been close to my heart; for example, fundraising for and representing Breast Cancer Now and Beat . And long before this, as a child and into my teens I was a cadet with the St John Ambulance . Volunteer work as parent My volunteering these days is more focused on education and advocating for children, parents/guardians. I was asked to set up and I continue to chair the parent council for my children's newly established primary school which has been a real learning experience. Having valued their support throughout this, I have long championed the work of Connect  and joined their Board of Directors in 2023. As my children attend Gaelic Medium Education (GME), which is a growing route through state education in Scotland, I've also found myself sitting on number of working groups in relation to GME. Perhaps my increasing volunteer engagement in education would always...

I am delighted to announce that I am a grant recipient for Seachdain Na Gàidhlig 2025 (World Gaelic Week). During World Gaelic Week 2025 I'll be working in partnership with the parental engagement team in Glasgow City Council Education to coordinate another event for families and pupils who have additional support needs (ASN) and who attend Gaelic Medium Education (GME). For more information on Seachdain Na Gàidhlig 2025 (World Gaelic Week) please visit: seachdainnagaidhlig.scot and for more information on my work on around GME and ASN please see my  Current Projects  page. Air a mhaoineachadh le Seachdain na Gàidhlig tro Mhaoin nan Tabhartas Beag, le taic bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig // Funded by Seachdain na Gàidhlig’s Small Grants Fund with support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig.