Meet Glasgow Fort's first-ever ‘Chief Fun Officer'
The newly introduced position at Glasgow Fort was awarded to Amelia from Dumfries who impressed the team with her kindness and compassion for others.
Amelia was selected from more than 180 eager candidates as the ideal candidate to explore the centre's family-friendly retailers and fun experiences ahead of the bank holiday and the upcoming summer months.
(Image: Supplied) Her application made a mark on the centre due to her passionate spirit towards assisting others and her volunteering efforts from a young age.
She has raised more than £3,700 for Glasgow Children's Hospital in memory of her late sister through collections and by participating in two Teddy Trail sponsored walks organised by the hospital.
Her role as the CFO began with a fun-filled, eventful day at the centre last week.
Amelia's day of exploration started at the Vue cinema and was followed by creating her personalised bath bomb at Lush.
She satisfied her sweet tooth with a visit to Hotel Chocolat, where she sampled some of their treats and finished her escapade with a hearty meal at Wagamama's.
Amelia said: "I had the BEST day at Glasgow Fort.
"There's loads to do and I loved spending the day with my family.
"I made my favourite ever bath bombs at Lush and had a yummy dinner at Wagamama's.
"I can't wait to come back - I'm giving it my official CFO approval."
Amelia's mum, Rebecca, said: "It meant a lot to have Amelia's fundraising efforts recognised – she's always looking for ways to support people and give back.
"Huge thanks go to the Glasgow Fort team for making it such a great day and giving her the well-deserved Chief Fun Officer title."
Phil Goodman, centre director at Glasgow Fort, said: "We had some wonderful applications for our CFO role, and were blown away by the number of entries and everyone's passion for the job.
"It was a difficult decision to select just one candidate, but Amelia stood out as a brilliant choice for us, with her passion for helping others really shining through."
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