I got a letter in the post today saying I have made it through, and am a volunteer. I now have the difficult decision as to wether I will leave school, and when. I could potentially get a placement in September which would mean handing in my resignation before May 31st.
I have lots of forms to fill, a medical to have, dental check, training etc.
Saturday, 14 April 2007
Wednesday, 4 April 2007
Assessment Day
Having stayed in Putney last night, I had my assessment day at VSO.
After introductions, filling in some forms, and overview of the day, the twelve "assessees" were split into two groups. There were three assessors watching the six of us. First we had to make books out of newspaper. They had to be a specific size and we only had a limited time to do it. Then we could talk about how to improve our output next time, and go again. It was all to see how well we planned, improvised, worked together etc.
Next a thorough interview covering lots of areas, including personal life. This lasted an hour.
Finally, after lunch, a role play situation based on a problem with accommodation in-country and who would you choose to stay with, and how it would effect everyone.
Last, a debrief about the day.
Now I have to wait to see if I got through.
After introductions, filling in some forms, and overview of the day, the twelve "assessees" were split into two groups. There were three assessors watching the six of us. First we had to make books out of newspaper. They had to be a specific size and we only had a limited time to do it. Then we could talk about how to improve our output next time, and go again. It was all to see how well we planned, improvised, worked together etc.
Next a thorough interview covering lots of areas, including personal life. This lasted an hour.
Finally, after lunch, a role play situation based on a problem with accommodation in-country and who would you choose to stay with, and how it would effect everyone.
Last, a debrief about the day.
Now I have to wait to see if I got through.
Monday, 26 March 2007
Asked to Assessment Day
I've been asked for an assessment day by VSO. Not sure when I will be able to go. I'll have to try and get one in the Easter Holidays.
Wednesday, 7 March 2007
Saturday, 3 March 2007
VSO Open Day
Went to VSO Education Open Day in Putney, London. Met some interesting people. One guy gave a talk about volunteering in Ethiopia. He lived in a small concrete-block house, but it did have electricity and even a phone-line. He'd taken his laptop for music/DVDs etc.
One worrying thing... he had a guard (with a spear!) who lived in a room attached to his house.
Another woman had been to Maldives... the place looks beautiful. I'd like to be on a remote island. Her Maldivian counterpart was with her today. He's come to England for a visit.
It's the total lunar eclipse tonight.
One worrying thing... he had a guard (with a spear!) who lived in a room attached to his house.
Another woman had been to Maldives... the place looks beautiful. I'd like to be on a remote island. Her Maldivian counterpart was with her today. He's come to England for a visit.
It's the total lunar eclipse tonight.
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