Volunteer Strategy and Development Intern. Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement, it has been everythign I expected and more!

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone has listened to my input and have valued my work as highly as all of their work, which is fab!

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My mentor has been brilliant and always answers my questions and listens to my thoughts. The team also listen to everything I am working on too.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy, I have 2 main projects I could work on, and tehy have taken up all of my time and have been interestign along the way.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I coudl lead my projects and meet with who I thought most necessary to discuss which is fab. A great confidence builder!

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I now understand I wish to work within the charity sector. I have improved my confidence and knowledge of key business skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It is great, you can talk to lots of poeple and it is busy but exciting!

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The inductions were brilliant in building a stroing understanding in the projects and teh charity as a whole.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Mostly led from my menotr, so if you ask you will get!

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Many interns go onto full tiem employment or are liekly to recieve an interview.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Great fundraising group to get involved with.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very expensive as in London.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I did not really go out!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not organised by the charity, however some interns organised things.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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