This is the first step in my plan to become a social worker. Voluntary experience leads to getting on the course or experience which looks good when applying for new jobs. Essential.
I currently have one voluntary role which I will be continuing. In this role I assess and write a report on their circumstances which is passed on to the charity to see if they get funding. I love it, every time I visit someone It makes me feel happy and alive and as if I'm doing something useful. However, it doesn't take up as much time as I would like and I need a wider range of experience if I am ever to get out of my current job.
I have an application form for volunteering with the probation service, which I think will look amazing on my CV. The problem with this is twofold: first the application form asks me what qualities I have that are in line with their principles (not a quick answer but a long-winded, sell yourself kind of answer which I am rubbish at!) and secondly I need two references, one is easy, two tricky. Do I ask my current voluntary placement who is extremely busy or ask my manager at work who might not be as willing. It a tough one, I hate asking someone to be my referee. That's one of the reasons the probation service voluntary placement looks so good, they say they guarantee to give references. So if I can get accepted onto their six week training course, as well as great experience I get a reference. Which will completely side-step the next step of my operation. Step 1b) a reference.
Right I'd better get to it, no time like the present. You will not see me again until I have answered that question. Although I may still be worrying about the reference...
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