A week in a life of a Work Experience Student

Last week I had the opportunity to complete my work experience with Step, where I took part in a wide range of activities and projects. Throughout the week I was made to feel incredibly welcome and was given a great insight into what it is like to work as part of the Step team.

The main project I worked on was helping to create a new Space Mat. The theme we chose for the new space mat was “Big Questions.” The mat contains 14 sections filled with activities and resources designed to encourage people to think about some of the biggest questions of the world and help young people reflect on them. I particularly enjoyed helping to develop creative ideas and activities for the project.

During the week I also attended Step lunch clubs and helped support several lessons in schools. This gave me valuable experience of seeing how Christians work with children and young people in education settings.

Another event that I enjoyed this week was helping at the volunteer training day, where I learnt new skills like how to tell stories and leading activities, and presenting confidently in front of others. I also enjoyed meeting and speaking with many of the volunteers throughout the day.

Overall, my week at Step was a really valuable and enjoyable experience. I gained confidence, developed new skills, and took part in lots of engaging activities. I would definitely recommend work experience at Step to other students, as it provides a welcoming environment and teaches skills that can be useful in many different careers.

Thanks Step!
J (STAGS)