My mentor Craig emailed last week with a few event options for us that Active Stirling are running.  The first event is the Central Parasport Event taking place at the Peak on the 23rd of October (this Wednesday) which is being organised by Scottish Disability Sport as well as Active Stirling. The second event that was offered to me is the Stirling Boccia Festival also taking place at the Peak on the 8th of November and also being organised by Scottish Disability Sport and Active Stirling. The role at both of these events would be an ‘Event Assistant’.

Unfortunately, I am unable to make the Stirling Boccia Festival due to uni commitments but I replied to Craig letting him know that I would be very keen on attending the Central Parasport Event. I think this event will be a great start to my work placement with Active Stirling as it seems like a really fun event which will be busy giving me the opportunity to work with and meet new people. I am thankful that these opportunities have also been given to my classmates that are on placement with Active Stirling as it means I am able to communicate and share my thoughts and feelings with them, it is encouraging to know they are experiencing the same feelings as me. I think working as an Event Assistant will be really fun and I am definitely going to put my all into the role and be as helpful to Craig and the other organisers/staff as I can be.

I am weary however as I am still awaiting confirmation that my upgraded PVG has returned. If it is not returned by Wednesday I will be unable to volunteer at the event which would be a great shame as it seems like a really great opportunity which I would love to do. I am going to get in contact with Craig to double check this and hopefully it will work out.