Work Placement / Volunteering

lisaloo

I've been a Full Member for 2 years now, I am employed by my father and carry out all the office work for his gardening business. I really want to move away from the family business but no sure I am confident enough to start up on my own just yet. I live in a small island and jobs with accounting firms are few and far between, has anyone tried approaching firms to ask for work placements for a day a week or volunteering? Has it been successful?

guinea pig

Hi Lisaloo,
Good idea, but it may depend on where you are based, and what is available locally. Some years ago, during a career break, I did some voluntary work at the the London head office of a large charity, this was very interesting, and extremely helpful experience.
Maybe you could take on a treasurers role for a local voluntary organisation?
Good luck
GP

lisaloo

Thanks GP, I'm up in Orkney, right at the top of Scotland although I'm sure the charities would be a good place to start and all experience counts.

Thanks

Lisa

ketysmith

Good idea, very well