Read how Celine used our volunteering website to help her pursue a career in childcare.
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Celine who was looking for experience to pursue a career in childcare, used the VAL volunteering website to look for volunteering opportunities.
She applied for six roles and shortlisted her choices to the following two:
- Time for a Treat Volunteer – Based at The Royal Infirmary Hospital, offering hand massage and manicures to ward patients to enhance their mental and physical well-being.
- Family Mentor Volunteer – Based at Family Lives, a project in Leicestershire, supporting families who may be feeling isolated and in need of some support.
Celine commented:
“I had a positive response from the two organisations contacted through the VAL website. I was looking for part time work but I was also keen to do some volunteering. The role I secured first was with Leicester Hospitals which is great I have completed the relevant checks and have started.”
“I am also pursuing the role of Family Mentor Volunteer with Family Lives who were looking for volunteers for a project in Leicestershire, I feel this will help to improve my skills to secure a role in childcare.”
