08/07/2013-14/07/2013 - Voluntary Work

So some people think that voluntary work is annoying, time wasting and just another loop a person has to go though before they can get anywhere near their dream job. But before you start thinking that, why not try it for yourself first?

I thought to myself, that this summer, was going to be the best one as I had the extra time off due to leaving my school. I can say that so far it has been the busiest as I signed myself up at the local association of voluntary services, the Council, and the member of parliament and therefore somehow ended up with eight voluntary jobs, and this is despite my university telling me that it’s now extremely difficult to get voluntary jobs, either they were exaggerating or I am a total ninja and pass these interviews very easily. (Unlike paid jobs)

So I went to the Association, a bit shocked as it seemed that it was a bit like being interviewed by Margret from the Apprentice with no business plan. She said that the majority of jobs for the summer are reception and admin work. A little hesitant, I accepted.

To me, voluntary work is not just helping others but myself as well. I was hesitant because to be honest, answering phones and dealing with people is my worst nightmare. My last paid job included on reception and I was panic ridden and useless at it. Voluntary work, I find eases one into a nightmare and then makes it better. It is far less stressful than in a proper working environment and makes it not too bad. Volunteering also helped me as I always had a fear of being alone in public. Anything out the house scared me, even feeding my rabbit or bringing in the washing in the garden. The only acceptation was if I had a direct purpose for being outside such as going to school. Being so busy meant that I did not have a choice on whether to out or not as I cannot let anyone down. I now use going out as a reward system so I win both ways. Also being so busy makes me appreciate my time off more.

Being a volunteer has given me a chance of doing something different from handing out medals at bike rides to escorting abseiler’s to the roof of buildings. Give it a try!  

01/07/2013-07/07/2013- CF

So as I said before, I have joined the Conservative Party, not really surprising since the only politicians I have met so far are all Tories from the Council candidates, up to the members of Parliament, and I am very pleased to have met them all and looking forward to meeting all the people I shall meet in the future.

Okay, so you might be wondering why I joined the party despite the reasons above. I joined because I agree with the with the ideologies that were set out originally and their way of dealing with problems as the Labour and Liberal Democrats, and any other political party. (Unless you include the 'Hannah' party which could be an amazing success, one never knows. Anyway I am a little stuffed as I have already paid for a years worth of membership.

So anyway, this is meant to be about Conservative Future right? Okay then, Conservative Future (or CF) for short is for any person under the age of 30 who wants to get involved with the party. In an ideal world, there would be one for every constituency but I suppose that one for most surrounding areas in acceptable enough. Also in an ideal world the member of Parliament would support and endorse their local CF but unfortunately, this does not always happen. A CF branch is usually set up to encourage young people and voters not to just gain an interest in the Conservative Party but to gain an interest in politics, which is always useful in the next generation of voters and possibly political candidates. A CF branch is also set up to let MP's and Councilors know what is needed for the younger people in that area and how that can be approached in the most suitable of ways. For example, my town is one of great historical value but there is not very much new development or many major businesses for a young person who has just left college or university to go into. Also at the moment, there is very high employment as there are so few jobs and not much to keep a young person in this town. The member of parliament is hoping that we be able to advise him on this.

University Conservative Associations are similar to CF's.

Just one last point, Conservative membership for under 22 year old is only £5 for the year.

24/06/2013-30/06/2013- Update on Moi

Hello people,

Really sorry about the delay in posts, I have been a very busy person, I thought that I would update you all on me.

Right, then I have a little confession to make to you all, if you have not guessed already, I am a Conservative. I joined the party about a week ago and now been appointed to the committee of my local Conservative Future Branch. We are now endorsed by our local MP and also been helping other MP’s around the area delivering leaflets and stuff for the Conservative 40:40 challenge and for Team 2015. On Saturday I even got bought a drink and everything at a pub by an MP! It could be said that my political journey has already begun! Exciting times indeed.

I have also been extremely busy with volunteering work. I signed on at a Volunteering Centre and currently have six different jobs (all voluntary) that went up to eight at a point. It has been manically hectic but worthwhile all the same. A few of the jobs have included Reception work I am hoping that will come in handy with my future career at some point. Other stuff includes supporting bike rides and abseiling events (which I scarily need details for a next of kin for!) It’s all fun indeed.

 During my ‘networking’ around different political people, I found myself doing work at the office for my Member of Parliament, I am very excited for this and it is for the whole of next week! Hopefully I get to meet him again but on a more personal level than a room of 50 people like last time. I have also been invited to Parliament by a MP who shares an office with my friend’s father. Every little helps and connections always lead to bigger and better things.

On the 1^st July I started my University Course on a Head Start basis. I love university already and I love the subject, I have taken so many notes already and want to start making friends up there in Central London. I really want to start a work placement but that is quite a while away. I always get far too ahead of myself.

On a final note, I am so pleased about the Royal Baby, he is absolutely gorgeous and I am sure that the Duke and Duchess will make two amazing parents.