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!
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