Volunteer work. Do any of you fine do this?
Discussion
Hey all.
Are any of the fine ph collective volunteers for charities or other needy organisations?
The reason I ask is that I'm at some point in the future going to uni and part of my course will require me to carry out some volunteer work.
Now, realising its only going to do me good by starting that asap I thought I'd give it a go.
But also I've read and heard of several people describing some of this work as deeply satisfying and giving a real sense or achievement by helping other in need by relating and helping with their problems, is this the case or have I been lied to by people wanting to simply make themselves look superior to others?
Ta!
ETA I missed a word out on the title duuuur dribble dribble
Are any of the fine ph collective volunteers for charities or other needy organisations?
The reason I ask is that I'm at some point in the future going to uni and part of my course will require me to carry out some volunteer work.
Now, realising its only going to do me good by starting that asap I thought I'd give it a go.
But also I've read and heard of several people describing some of this work as deeply satisfying and giving a real sense or achievement by helping other in need by relating and helping with their problems, is this the case or have I been lied to by people wanting to simply make themselves look superior to others?
Ta!
ETA I missed a word out on the title duuuur dribble dribble
Edited by ihatesissycars on Wednesday 13th August 16:16
What are you doing at uni?
Someone on here recommended this place for finding volunteer work:
http://www.do-it.org.uk
Someone on here recommended this place for finding volunteer work:
http://www.do-it.org.uk
I do some voluntary work with patients on an alcohol & drug treatment programme.
I give talks to them on weekends and during the occassional evening and sit in on some of their groups during the day.
I find it very satisfying, especially when I see a patient who had arrived at the hospital a broken man/ woman getting better as the weeks and months progress and their addiction is broken.
Some of the recoveries I have witnessed have not been far short of miracles.
I really enjoy my work there.
I give talks to them on weekends and during the occassional evening and sit in on some of their groups during the day.
I find it very satisfying, especially when I see a patient who had arrived at the hospital a broken man/ woman getting better as the weeks and months progress and their addiction is broken.
Some of the recoveries I have witnessed have not been far short of miracles.
I really enjoy my work there.
ihatesissycars said:
Provided I pass the access course and get accepted into one of the uni's I want to go to then a masters in clinical psychology.
I may be wrong, but I'm 99% certain you can't do an MSc in ClinPsy. My wife is a consulting ClinPsy and I'm sure the route is either: Degree, 3 years as an assistant, ClinPsyD (Doctorate) or Degree, PhD, ClinPsyD. She has a raft of very eager volunteer work experience graduates at the moment trying to build up their CV for application to the Doctorate. From what she says this is critical to being accepted, so good call on getting some experience now.
ETA: Forgot to add, if you want any advice, PM me and I'll get the O/H to reply.
Edited by rhinochopig on Wednesday 13th August 16:33
ihatesissycars said:
Provided I pass the access course and get accepted into one of the uni's I want to go to then a masters in clinical psychology.
Do you think this counts. You could volunteer in your undercrackers and no-one would ever know....http://www.do-it.org.uk/oppdetails.do?id=1239790
Please don't do one of these gap year volunteering sort of things where a jumped up toff goes to Uganda for 5 months to 'find their inner selves'. They parade around in Gucci clothing teaching English to kids. But the old English teacher was given the sack to accommodate the 'soul searchers' from Winchester.
Then after 5 months they return home and patronisingly boast at university that they made a real change to the lives of loads of kids and walk around as if they are somehow a better person, when in fact mummy just gave 'em a few grand to have a jolly on the beach and build a few walls in their time.
Those volunteer projects are much more about the 'volunteer' wanting to ramp up their feeling of self importance whilst at the same time being somewhere nice and making them feel good, rather than for the sole aim of making a difference.
If they really wanted to volunteer and selflessly make a difference, then they would help out at some homeless centre in Slough.
Can I have some sugar over here, I can taste bitterness.
Then after 5 months they return home and patronisingly boast at university that they made a real change to the lives of loads of kids and walk around as if they are somehow a better person, when in fact mummy just gave 'em a few grand to have a jolly on the beach and build a few walls in their time.
Those volunteer projects are much more about the 'volunteer' wanting to ramp up their feeling of self importance whilst at the same time being somewhere nice and making them feel good, rather than for the sole aim of making a difference.
If they really wanted to volunteer and selflessly make a difference, then they would help out at some homeless centre in Slough.
Can I have some sugar over here, I can taste bitterness.
Shay HTFC said:
Please don't do one of these gap year volunteering sort of things where a jumped up toff goes to Uganda for 5 months to 'find their inner selves'. They parade around in Gucci clothing teaching English to kids. But the old English teacher was given the sack to accommodate the 'soul searchers' from Winchester.
Then after 5 months they return home and patronisingly boast at university that they made a real change to the lives of loads of kids and walk around as if they are somehow a better person, when in fact mummy just gave 'em a few grand to have a jolly on the beach and build a few walls in their time.
Those volunteer projects are much more about the 'volunteer' wanting to ramp up their feeling of self importance whilst at the same time being somewhere nice and making them feel good, rather than for the sole aim of making a difference.
If they really wanted to volunteer and selflessly make a difference, then they would help out at some homeless centre in Slough.
Can I have some sugar over here, I can taste bitterness.
Don't worry. Although my reasons for wanting to do this work is motivated by the courses need and my career choice I do have a desire to give something back to society, to contribute and do my bit to make the world a little bit better. This would be locally in my own community not elsewhere in the world!Then after 5 months they return home and patronisingly boast at university that they made a real change to the lives of loads of kids and walk around as if they are somehow a better person, when in fact mummy just gave 'em a few grand to have a jolly on the beach and build a few walls in their time.
Those volunteer projects are much more about the 'volunteer' wanting to ramp up their feeling of self importance whilst at the same time being somewhere nice and making them feel good, rather than for the sole aim of making a difference.
If they really wanted to volunteer and selflessly make a difference, then they would help out at some homeless centre in Slough.
Can I have some sugar over here, I can taste bitterness.
Edited by ihatesissycars on Wednesday 13th August 16:46
rhinochopig said:
ihatesissycars said:
Provided I pass the access course and get accepted into one of the uni's I want to go to then a masters in clinical psychology.
I may be wrong, but I'm 99% certain you can't do an MSc in ClinPsy. My wife is a consulting ClinPsy and I'm sure the route is either: Degree, 3 years as an assistant, ClinPsyD (Doctorate) or Degree, PhD, ClinPsyD. She has a raft of very eager volunteer work experience graduates at the moment trying to build up their CV for application to the Doctorate. From what she says this is critical to being accepted, so good call on getting some experience now.
ETA: Forgot to add, if you want any advice, PM me and I'll get the O/H to reply.
Edited by rhinochopig on Wednesday 13th August 16:33
Grrrrr to much conflicting info!
I'll be sending a pm your way later on tonight, thankyou for the offer of help!
Edited by ihatesissycars on Wednesday 13th August 17:12
How odd, but well timed.
..after watching The Secret Millionaire last night I was inspired to look for voluntary work today. (I'm not a millionaire by the way, it just opened my eyes to how much good it can do to people, by helping others)
I've decided on The Cinnamon Trust (www.cinnamon.org.uk).
..after watching The Secret Millionaire last night I was inspired to look for voluntary work today. (I'm not a millionaire by the way, it just opened my eyes to how much good it can do to people, by helping others)
I've decided on The Cinnamon Trust (www.cinnamon.org.uk).
Munter said:
Sciroccology said:
"Volunteer" work?
Is that like doing work you don't get paid for?
Really?
I believe it feeds your soul. So basically he's working for Soul food....Is that like doing work you don't get paid for?
Really?
Fidgits said:
Munter said:
Sciroccology said:
"Volunteer" work?
Is that like doing work you don't get paid for?
Really?
I believe it feeds your soul. So basically he's working for Soul food....Is that like doing work you don't get paid for?
Really?
If you're wanting to do any conservation work then you could try BTCV or the National Trust's Working Holidays (done this myself).
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