SCONE High School student Hannah Rando recently learned some valuable lessons in the workforce.
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The Year 10 pupil joined the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre (SNRC) team for one week of work experience.
“There are great opportunities to discover skills in the workplace, particularly in community services,” manager Lee Watts said.
“Whether you would like to volunteer, learn talents to re-enter the workforce, refresh existing skills, try a field of work or put back into the community there are a range of organisations that can assist.
“Hannah is working in the office and will be learning about the service, what we do and who we assist as well as learning reception skills.
“She is also filling tool boxes with health information and resources that will be distributed at doctors’ surgeries across the Upper Hunter Shire as a part of the Virtual Shed Project.
“Jemma Hickson began work at the neighbourhood centre four weeks ago and is training on the job in reception and office administration as a part of the Work for the Dole Scheme.
“Community services organisations are an ideal place to work or volunteer as the person will find out about the service and what they can offer the local community while learning new skills they can use in the future.
“Many community organisations are underfunded and under-resourced, so any additional help or support is of benefit to the group and the people that use and access the service.
“There are numerous services who can use assistance.
So, if you would like to help out and learn new skills, contact one of the many local community groups.
“There are a range of services that work with aged, frail or people with a disability, youth, students and the wider community.”