We want to give a warm welcome to Luci Gardner O’Brien who has joined the people and places team. She brings passion and integrity – and, just as importantly, youth! to the team. Luci is working on our campaign to help volunteers find responsible and ethical volunteering opportunities – and not just with us.
Her aim is to guide young people wisely in their search for volunteer placements.

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Luci graduated in 2016 from The University of Nantes gaining a degree in French Law. She continued her education at The University of Cardiff undertaking a research Masters in European Law, choosing to specialise in children’s rights and social protection under the European Union. Luci is currently undertaking a second Masters in French Private Law focusing on International Private Law at The University of Rennes.
For some years, Luci has been devoted to various causes including English lessons for refugees and asylum seekers and domestic violence awareness. Luci co-founded and is the trustee of Cardiff-based project Periods in Poverty, which puts in place collection points for menstrual products throughout the city in order to relay them to local charities.
Luci is focused on the concept of dignity. Through various paths including her academic research and volunteer work, she has specialised in disability and children’s rights. She has found that the defence of human dignity has become her driving force. Her passion is towards the implementation, facilitation and promotion of ethical volunteering.
Her aim is to guide young people wisely in their search for volunteer placements.
At the time of writing she loves every aspect of her job…..time will tell!

Follow Luci’s Instagram campaign at peopleandplaces.volunteering