It's week four already! Assignments due, deadlines getting closer, presentations coming up...Oh how I will never miss the stress and panic of uni-life.
On a much brighter note, it's also my fourth week at my placement, Activ. I am loving my time here so far, I really feel part of the organisation, the people I work with are outgoing, friendly and always wanting to give me work to do (I'm undecided whether this because they like me or not), but it certainly is nice escape from all the uni craziness.
A quick low down on the organisation: Activ is a Western Australia's largest provider of services for people with disability the services include accommodation facilities, occupation, family support and much more, Active has been around since 1951, so for a very long time.
More info: http://www.activ.asn.au/2/2067/8/about_activ.pm
Most people (including myself, before doing research) will not have heard of Activ, or directly link Activ with the services they offer. What the organisation is often known for is being a major partner of the annual event Perth City to Surf.
Why Activ: I first was attracted to complete my placement at Activ because of the potential opportunity to be involved with some aspects of the Perth City to Surf. However, after the interview and having a talk with the communications manager, I realised the vast services and community based activities which Activ actually do. The services are helping so many that truly need it, it sounds very cliche, but they want to make a difference in people's lives. How could I not want to be part of this.
So what I thought I wanted to do within my placement quickly changed, I now am involved with a range of activities within the organisation and getting hands on experience of the communications role. So much more than I expected!
When I finish my 20 days, I hope I can come out with more skills, knowledge, experience and most importantly a bit more confidence for what I can do.
I'll be back with more updates soon! For now, hope everyone is making the most of their placement and enjoying the high and low moments. Don't worry, it's all character building!
Thy :)
1 comment:
I have volunteered at Activ before and it was a great experience too. I found that it really is an organisation that wants to help people that really need it. Being involved with the City to Surf would have been great! Sounds like you have you learnt so much already imagine what you will have learnt by the end of your placement!
Jasmin Chiellini
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