Anna-Marie is a student in our Steps into Employment class, and she's just secured her first volunteering role! Through our partnership with Status Employment, Anna-Marie worked with her career advisor, Jahida, and recently started volunteering on reception at our Brixton site.
We caught up with Anna-Marie to see what she got up to on her first day:
Anna-Marie, what is your dream job role?
'Office work! Sending emails, answering telephones, and doing worksheets'.
What have you been learning in your Steps class to help you prepare for a job?
'Telephones, typing, photocopying, printing. And I made a CV that has my personality, hobbies, interests, and skills.'
Tell me a bit about your first day volunteering at 336. What did you do?
'I was working on the computer, typing in dates and names. I was helping people sign in and greeting visitors, saying good morning and good evening. I kept the work desk tidy and sent emails.'
What did you learn on your first day?
'Good listening, how to stay organised, how to be nice and keep people happy, and working together with my colleagues.'
What other things are you hoping to learn from volunteering?
'More typing, being on time, and I want to get experience.'
How does volunteering make you feel?
'Happy and nice. I made friends!'
Do you have any tips for someone who wants to start volunteering?
'Work on your skills. Learn how to use different things in the office.'