I was glad to find out that at our first seminar we were going to be meeting our mentor from Active Stirling, Craig. This was something that I had felt stressed aboutĀ in the weeks before starting back at uni as I had many thoughts running through my head about my mentor; will it be difficult for me to reach out to them? Will they not be keen in having me in? Will I not be able to build a relationship with them? So having my mentor contact the university to come in and meet us was a great relief and put me at ease straight away.
When Craig came in to our seminar in week 1 he told us a bit about his background and work experience which was all very interesting and highly motivational. After class he stayed behind to talk to the students in which would be on placement with Active Stirling and told us of the work opportunitiesĀ that he could offer us which included some lunch time clubs and mentioned some events also. He was very keen in finding out which sports we would be interested in ourselves and from this suggested some of the clubs and events they had running in which we would maybe be interested in. From the first meeting with Craig I automatically felt much more relaxed about my placement and was very exited to get started. Craig’s enthusiasm and drive in coming to meet us on his own accord and getting to know us was a massive confidence boost for me and highly motivational.
Within a few days from the first seminar Craig got in contact with us to notify us that he would be coming in to visit us again after our second seminar and asked that we could provide a copy of our passport, driving licence and another proof of address. He also had us complete a PVG update form and a volunteer form, he was very helpful in helping me to complete these as I was unsure with some of it. Unfortunately, I was unsure of my PVG number but Craig informed me that I would just need to phone up the Scottish Disclosure number and I would be able to receive this in which I did.
Craig has informed me that my update on my PVG should take about two weeks and then I will be ready to take on opportunities with Active Stirling. I am very much looking forward to it.
Hi Rebecca, I am so pleased that you are now feeling more comfortable and relaxed with your new journey. Thank you for sharing your feelings before you met Craig. I really appreciate that. I need to say thank you to him separately as he has helped you a lot! I am also very excited about hearing your new experience! -Romie
Im glad that you are feeling more relaxed and excited about starting your placement with Craig at Active Stirling. It’s also great to hear that you have the opportunity to participate in a sport which you are highly interested in. Hopefully it wont be long until you get started your placement. Enjoy, Chloe