Work experience – week 1
My first week of work experience has felt as if it started slow because I have not yet started my placement but have spent my time organising my PVG form (Protected vulnerable groups) and meeting my mentor.
I was fortunate that my mentor, Craig, had come in and spoken to the group of us that he is overseeing on two occasions now. The first meeting he gave us a rough overview of what we can expect to do and get out of the work experience. He was enthusiastic about his job, having our help and how helpful it is to have this kind of work experience on our CVs. Meeting him was helpful because he was approachable, so I now feel a lot more comfortable to talk to or email him.
The second meeting with Craig was to organise our PVG forms, he had asked us to bring in documents to aid the process and then stayed to help us all fill out the forms correctly. It was good to go through this process with help because now I feel in the future if I need to do it again I could on my own.
I now must wait for about two weeks before my PVG is updated at which point Craig will get back in touch to give us volunteering opportunities. Once I know the timings for the different opportunities, I will have to see which one suits me best and which one fits into my current timetable of study, rugby training and work.
Overall in the first week I haven’t gained the kind of experience that I had expected to, with my preconception being that we would have just been thrown into work but I did get practice communicating with my adviser in person and via email as well as practice having to chase up my PVG information
Hi Ronan, it is good you have had two meetings with your mentor and learned the process (e.g. PVG). Hope the events you will work for suits your timetable well. I look forward to hearing what event you volunteer first! -Romie
Hi Ronan, I am glad you have started the PVG process. I know this can be a long process but it is great that you are still in touch with your mentor and are creating opportunities already.
Hi Ronan,
I know how you feel, I’m in the same position as you waiting for PVG but as you know it’s important for you and your placement have this done. It’s good that your mentor has supported you with the application and now you feel confident to apply in future yourself if it needs to be done. It’s also great that you’ve go to know your mentor in the mean time and can know approach him if needed while on placement.
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Holly Sheil